Assistant Buyer, Non Apparel

Overview:

Veronica Beard is looking for a Non-Apparel Assistant Buyer to support the ongoing expansion and continued success of the DTC business. This person will collaborate with the Senior Buying Manager to oversee total product life cycle and be responsible for product buys, initial allocation strategy, replenishment strategy, RTVs/Transfers, markdown management, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Build effective relationships with cross-functional partners and store teams.
• Align on initial allocation strategy and weekly replenishment strategy.
• Assist in product pulls/organization for new store openings
• Create Product Knowledge packets for cross functional teams and manage samples for upcoming campaign and ecommerce shoots
• Support all departments as needed
• Weekly, seasonal and ad hoc reporting analysis of Veronica Beard sales performance.
• Inventory management in collaboration with Senior Buying Manager and Third Party Vendors
• Partner monthly with manager on transfers/RTV requests to propose to Third Party Vendors
• Effectively communicate key learnings and action plans to the team.
• Maintain market awareness through store visits, competitor shopping and product / pricing analysis.
• Manage style maintenance in our back-office POS
• Manage PO entry in a timely manner and track incoming third party shipments to stores or our warehouse
• Recap delivery and classification selling to understand nuances by location and identify opportunities and /or risks for the business.

Requirements:

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task while taking initiative and being accountable for work
• Strong understanding of market trends with a passion for product assortments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Entrepreneurial in spirit and flexible to deadline demands
• Advanced excel skills
• 1-2 years of experience (including strong internship experience) in buying, planning and/or merchandising. Footwear, Handbag and/or Accessory experience preferred.

The base salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $60,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.