Senior Assistant Buyer - Athletic Footwear

Senior Assistant Buyer

The Senior Assistant Buyer supports the daily purchasing of items for a specific divisions sub-category. Reporting directly to the divisions Buyer or Sr. Buyer and working alongside other Sr. Assistant Buyers. Ensure accuracy in the ordering process (Buying) while facilitating communication between vendors and the corresponding buyers.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain and analyze reports to support the business (Microstrategy, Item / Color, Hindsight, Buy Plan, Conceptual Plan)

Retail Math : understand concepts and impact to business (calculate IMU, selling margin, pricing impact)

Understand how financial levers connect to impact business (sales, profit, and inventory metrics)

Audits item set-up, approves content

Creates purchase orders / work orders for flagship and stores

Validates set and ship dates, and vendor information

Cross functional collaboration and establish external partnerships

Turns in marketing samples, manages on-time arrival, audit of weekly marketing

Enters marketed item in ad tracker, updates store counts

Conducts digital inventory audit

Provides input on pricing determinations and keys pricing and signing for flagship and stores

Understand impact of change in pricing events (TY vs. LY)

Assists Buyer with building assortment plan, category history and market share analysis

Set Sells & Fixture Placement : knowledge of fixture capacity, signage guidance, presentation standards

Systems knowledge Excel, EPPFC, RMS Order, RMS Item Inquiry, RMS EcommManagement, Other systems as needed

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent business experience

3+ years retail buying experience; preferably with a large organization in a similar role

Retail planning experience preferred

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends

Results oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines

What you get : We offer a competitive benefits package including medical / dental / vision, term life insurance, paid vacation / holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

About JCPenney : JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Companys product assortment meets customers everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range : USD $54,000.00 - USD $87,000.00 / Yr.