As a Buying Coordinator , you'll be responsible for supporting the Lead Buyer & GMM administratively. This person should feel confident in working through details and logistics. This role demands a demonstration of attention to detail in terms of written and verbal communication skills, comfortability and accuracy working with numbers and have comprehensive understanding of adhering to dates and deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Maintain and update the buy tracker regularly to ensure accurate records of all purchases and inventory levels
- Logistics point on vendor shipments sent to HQ and / or back to vendors; owns making sure that domestic purchases are being shipped properly according to our guidelines & follows tracking
- Manage the return process, track return authorizations, and ensure compliance with specific company policies of vendors
- Manage the submissions inbox by reviewing incoming communications, prioritize based on urgency, and direct them to the appropriate teams or individuals and ensuring that all requests are processed in a timely manner
- Provide administrative support to the Ready-to-Wear (RTW) Buying Team, including data entry, compiling reports, tracking product performance, and other tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations
- Build knowledge & understanding of WGACA's brand positioning, best-selling styles & price point
- Support buying team as needed with any Input for IT projects as we evolve our systems
Qualifications :
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as : Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management1-2 years of experience in : Retail, Merchandising, Inventory management or SalesUnderstanding sales data, identifying trends, and forecasting inventory needs.Strong interpersonal skills for vendor negotiations and internal team collaboration.Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Ensuring accuracy in orders, pricing, and product descriptions.Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP),Awareness of customer preferences and competitive pricing