Do you love jeans and fashion?

Do you love working with people in a fun environment?

Do you love being part of a team that can lead change and grow the business?

A career at Bootlegger may be just the right fit for you!

Description

As an Assistant Buyer you will support and assist the buyer in all administrative, buying and merchandising functions to achieve sales and gross margin results to support the department in achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Order Management and Maintenance: Ensures orders are processed correctly, guaranteeing scheduled delivery dates and appropriate quantity/quality assortments by:- Inputting, writing complete and appropriate specifications and organizing orders.- Confirming orders by verifying delivery dates, details, and procedures as related to downloading, updating and maintaining the- delivery schedule.- Following up with vendors on incomplete or inaccurate shipping dates or packaging and ticket instructions.- Processing, changing and communicating purchase order changes to all involved parties.- Performs the necessary statistical and administrative tasks, which will enable the buyer to make the most profitable merchandise selections.- Maintain departmental reports and records.

Supports the buyer in their responsibility of inspecting production samples and incoming goods for quality and fit.

Negotiating and following up with vendors to ensure packing and ticketing standards are met.

Ensures consistency in all buying functions and shipping procedures.

Aids in effective, profitable selling by assisting the Buyer in providing merchandise samples and information to Marketing and Visual for use in product knowledge tools communicated to stores.

Actively participates by providing buyer with requested information at the buyer’s request.

Answering field questions regarding product (SKU information, garment care information etc.).

When appropriate with the Buyer’s coaching, assume responsibility for a class or subclass of merchandise by:- Selecting merchandise that produces positive results in sales volume, gross profit and inventory turns.- Tailoring merchandise mix to the target customer.- Reacting to merchandise trends through reorders or markdowns.- Maintaining competitive awareness and adjusting own assortment as required.- Creating unique products and groups by selecting and/or designing styles, fabrics, production facilities etc. utilizing in-house talents plus outside designers.

Applicant Requirements

Previous retail experience required and/or completion of Post Secondary education in fashion.

Technical background, with experience preferred.

Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Proven team player who is both flexible and adaptable.

Our employees receive competitive wages, great discounts, recognition for individual and team efforts, personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement. Bootlegger embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity.