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Job Purpose:

The Assistant Buyer will partner with the Corporate Retail Buyers to strategically build product assortments. The Assistant Buyer will also support growing the Retail business and work in a way that aligns with the company’s Retail strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Retail Buyers in developing product assortment and writing Purchase Order
Assist Retail Buyers with vendor meeting preparation.
Assist Retail Buyers with vendor support and overall communication.
Facilitate vendor and item set-up in the Retail Purchasing System.
Ensure that products are categorized and coded correctly to ensure consistency in Retail Purchasing System
Support Retail Buyers with Retail day-to-day operations with order entry, receiving issues, invoicing issues and pricing changes.
Assist Retail Buyers in collection of trend data.
Work with Retail Buyers to manage inventory and identify risks in assortment.
Assist in monthly selling reports to recap selling trends by vendor & location.
Assist Retail Buyers with replenishment orders.
Expedite purchase orders and monitor receiving of inventory.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or related field preferred.
At least one year of Brand/Retail experience preferred.
Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to develop/maintain good communication skills.
Understanding of Open to Buy.
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
Possesses an understanding of the target customer, supplier base and competitors.
Able to work in fast paced environment, multi-task, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Experience with Financial Reporting including retail math with product planning, sales margins, and inventory turn calculations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, strong Excel experience a plus.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis ofany protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

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About Omni Hotels

Omni Hotels & Resorts exists to give guests an authentic feel for the local flavor in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni property blends seamlessly into the local culture while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, WiFi connectivity and unique wellness options.

At Omni, we dedicate ourselves to leaving a lasting impression with every guest through award-winning, personalized service. And to demonstrate our appreciation to those who are loyal to us, we offer a heightened level of recognition and rewards through our Select Guest^® loyalty program and the company’s Power of One^® associate empowerment program.

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