Assistant Buyer, Shopbop

DESCRIPTION

Shopbop is seeking an Assistant Buyer to provide operational support to the Handbag Buyer, helping to grow and maintain relationships with key vendors. The successful candidate will be self-starting, flexible, highly organized, results-oriented, and reliable, product driven and will have excellent computer skills. He or she must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. He or she will also be career-oriented with a strong desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Key job responsibilities
Provide administrative and operational support to the Handbag Buyer, including open-to-buy components, maintaining on-order follow up, and filing.
Produce weekly reports with a high level of accuracy, including analyzing reports and making recommendations for next steps to Handbag Buyer.
Assist Handbag Buyer in identifying new trends, new lines, and re-orderable items.
Analyze selling reports by style/color/size and continue to make sure inventory levels are accurate and evaluate what needs to be replenishment merchandise.
Build relationships with current vendor base as well as update new vendor list.
Negotiate and maintain follow through on return-to-vendor records.
Responsible for purchase order and reorder entry, modification, and cancellation & communication with warehouse.
Partner with marketing team to identify key styles to be featured in monthly coop features to drive sales, test new ideas.
Organize product photos and callout key items for style outs, trends, and email campaigns.
Attend trade shows and appointments as needed.

About the team
Shopbop's mission is to be the premier multi-brand, fashion retailer leading the way for style inspiration and discovery. We care about being inclusive and we approach all negotiations from a win-win perspective, establishing our reputation as a preferred partner within the industry and outside of it.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of retail/merchandising experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
Strong internal customer focus and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
General interest in the business of fashion.
Strong internal customer focus and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment



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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $35,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $75,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.