Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Merchandise Buyer Assistant assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. May be responsible for some inventory replenishment but without open-to-buy responsibilities. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Buyer
  • Spencer's and Spirit Halloween
  • Egg Harbor, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

     

    At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

     

    One Team / One Goal

    We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

    • Flexible work environment
    • Career advancement
    • Competitive base salary
    • Bonus opportunity
    • Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
    • 401k with a company match
    • 30% merchandise discount

    Responsibilities

    The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Senior Assistant Buyer in achieving overall department strategies. They are responsible for helping to exceed department sales goals and profitability by working with internal and external partners to help create impactful assortments, coordinate deliveries, and analyze weekly selling. They will partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies.  The assistant will also contribute to finding new items, categories and ideas through trend research and competitive shopping.

    • Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing merchandise
    • Analyzes weekly sales and item performance with the buyer/planner
    • Assists in preparing merchandise and reports for weekly team meetings
    • Creates, submits, and tracks purchase order worksheets
    • Assists Buyer in sample approval processes, organization, and maintenance
    • Works alongside Buyer to develop professional relationships with external suppliers and internal partners via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
    • Works alongside Buyer to assist with visual merchandising in setting monthly floor sets and planograms
    • Assist with store operations with communication on product issues, concerns, and questions from the stores
    • Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and share information with the merchant team
    • Occasional market travel with Buyer: visiting vendors, attending trade shows, etc.
    • Extensive trend research and competitive shopping to help identify new product and opportunities

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/up to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. This includes Microsoft Office
    • Good organizational skills
    • Strong analytical ability
    • Must be flexible and able to learn on the fly
    • Creative aptitude
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Must be able to travel
    • Some areas may require specific technical knowledge and individual skills
  • 21 Days Ago

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Assistant Buyer
  • Spencer's
  • Egg Harbor, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Description OverviewWe are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "S...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Assistant Buyer, Ecommerce
  • Spencer's and Spirit Halloween
  • Egg Harbor, NJ OTHER
  • Overview We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s...
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Assistant, Ecommerce Merchandise Operations
  • Spencer's and Spirit Halloween
  • Egg Harbor, NJ OTHER
  • Overview We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s...
  • 22 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar
  • Somers, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 9 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Atlantic, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Delivery Driver (Full-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • Come be a part of an energizing culture rooted in people and a commitment to delivering WOW! customer service. If you ar...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Manager, Merchandising - Atlantic City Tanger
  • Gap, Inc.
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • About the Role In this role, you will set the tone for the store team and help bring our brand to life for our customers...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Driver I
  • Universal Supply
  • Manahawkin, NJ
  • Founded in 1965, Universal Supply operates locations in five states, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Company Driver Dry Van Over the Road
  • Truckjobseekers
  • Vineland, NJ
  • * NEW $30,000 SIGN ON BONUS/SPLIT! * Average $1,900 $2,000/wk per driver + DROP AND HOOK! * Drive Newer equipment and ge...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Night Crew Stocker
  • Albertsons
  • Sea Isle City, NJ
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: As a Night Stocker, you provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service. You keep th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE
  • Dollar Tree
  • Berlin, NJ
  • Job Description Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at g...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Lanoka Harbor, NJ
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class A Local Delivery Truck Driver
  • SYSCO
  • Egg Harbor City, NJ
  • Company: US0075 Sysco Philadelphia, LLC Zip Code: 08215 Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Ran...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Atlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2010, the city had a population of 39,558.[21][22] It was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township.[23] It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, Egg Harbor Township, and the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic City inspired the U.S. version of the board game Monopoly, especially the street names. Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America pageant. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized casino g...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs
$57,434 to $71,579
Atlantic City, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago