Assistant Buyer
Description
Luxury. Innovation. Opportunity.
At REEDS Jewelers, we bring together the timeless values with the energy and innovation of a modern luxury retailer. For 80 years, we’ve built a legacy of trust, exceptional customer service, and curated fine jewelry- offering our clients an elevated experience both in-store and online. We believe every milestone deserves to be marked with elegance, and every moment honored with meaning. As one of the nation’s largest family-owned jewelers, we are proud to pair a rich legacy with a modern vision for the future of luxury retail.
What sets REEDS apart is our unwavering commitment to people and progress. We stay true to our roots while constantly evolving, embracing new technology, premium brands, and forward-thinking practices to lead in the world of luxury retail. Here, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a career with purpose, growth, and lasting impact.
Assistant Buyer:
An Assistant buyer is responsible for supporting the buyer in all aspects of the business including product sourcing, pricing metrics, sku maintenance, vendor communication, forecasting order quantities, enter/communicate/follow up merchandising orders, sample management, vendor meeting prep and participation, store distribution to maximize sales, and competitive analysis. The assistant buyer is a buyer in training and may eventually be responsible for a product category with limited sales volume.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist buyer in category management
- Responsible for merchandising the stores and supporting REEDS.com to deliver an excellent customer experience resulting in improved conversion rates.
- Remain current with market and industry trends.
- Responsible for researching, development, and presentation of the trend report
- Remain competitive in the market place by conducting competitive studies across assortments
- Confirm standard quality of merchandise and ensure REEDS rules of engagement are being following through merchandise set up process.
- Assist in management and analysis of individual store product assortments.
- Assist buyer to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Prepare for/ assist with providing materials to create productive vendor meetings. Work with the buyer(s) to run all appropriate reports, pull samples (if necessary) and write meeting recap.
- Monitor and follow-up on setting and maintaining vendor files and product cost sheets.
- Set up and maintain accurate product detail plu information in system. Request and review spec sheets from vendors, file, and enter accurately.
- Manage all PO entry, updates, costing, and delivery timelines.
- Protect and monitor the integrity of the category’s gross margins.
- Vendor sample management; Monitor and follow up on organizing, managing and returning vendor samples. (receiving, logging, returns)
- Act as the liaison between merchandising, marketing, and the e-commerce teams to support product and promotional needs. Tasks not limited to but including; catalog, categorization, attributions, copy, images, in store display & signage, elements.
- Marketing coordination (photography, suggestions on social posts, emails, website flips)
- Review business reports with the buyer(s) on a regular basis to understand sales and productivity shifts, the impact on established financial targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
Position Requirements:
- Work from REEDS Home Office 2 days a week minimum
- Ability to travel
- Willingness to attend after hours job functions; dinners, trainings, events, when needed
- Conduct business affairs in a legal and ethical manner, building a socially conscious environment.
- compliance to corporate policies & procedures
- Dress code- Business casual; no athletic sneakers, no ripped jeans. Vendor meetings require professional dress; no denim
- Completion of GIA AJP course within 1 year of hire or equivalent training
- Completion of GIA diamond lab course and any other required education; if offered
- Completion of REEDS University & REEDS IT trainings & modules as required.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
· Job performed in a basic office environment
· Flexible Schedule and possible travel up to 10%
· Physical demands include repetitive movement, light lifting less than 25 lbs
· Perform tasks in a sitting down position for extended periods of time
· Vision and hearing necessary to perform required tasks
Benefits
REEDS Jewelers offers a comprehensive compensation program, merchandise discounts, 401(k), and paid time off. Full-time team members are also eligible for our benefits program including health/dental/life/LTD insurance, and more!
REEDS Jewelers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the diversity of our team, and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. REEDS provides a smoke and drug-free environment.
Skills
As published by workable · 7 questions · 3 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (1)
- What date are you available to start working?
Pick from a list (3)
- Have you ever been employed by REEDS, Melart, Mills or Dreifus Jewelers?
- Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.? (Proof of eligibility will be required.)
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to reflect the diversity of the communities where we conduct business. Qualified persons are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. At any time during my employment or after a conditional offer of employment and where permitted by applicable federal and/or state law, I agree to submit to a medical examination to determine my abilities to perform essential functions of the job and tests for use of illegal drugs or drugs used illegally. I authorize the examining physician to disclose to the company or its representative the results of such examinations. I understand and agree that my refusal to cooperate and submit to such tests for drugs will constitute grounds for immediate termination of my employment or revocation of any job offer. REEDS Jewelers intends to treat applicants and employees in a fair and consistent manner and desires to develop a very regarding and productive relationship with each employee. However, the Company recognizes that employment between employee and employer is a mutual at-will relationship either party is free to terminate, with or without cause. I understand that if I am employed, such employment is for no definite period of time and can be terminated by REEDS at any time and for any reason. REEDS Jewelers also reserves the right to change wages, benefits and conditions at any time or as allowed by applicable federal and/or state law if more restrictive. I understand that this is an application for employment and that no employment offer or contract is being made at this time. I certify that all of the foregoing statements on this application for employment and made in conjunction with this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for in this application is cause for the rejection of my application, revocation of any conditional job offer, or termination of my employment as applicable. I understand that any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of drug screening and background checks. I have read and understand the above.
Written answers (3)
- If yes, where and when? (If no, type "n/a")
- Describe any specialized training, skills and experience that you believe would be helpful working at REEDS Jewelers. (include computer, software, jewelry repair and appraisal)
- Please provide 2 professional references (no friends or relatives), with name, address, phone number, occupation and relationship.