Buyers Assistant

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada Lammle's Western Wear Ltd Full time

Lammle’s Western Wear and Tack operating since 1983, is family owned and operated in Calgary, Alberta. With stores located throughout Western Canada, we serve both rural and urban centers. We provide authentic western wear for the entire family, in addition to selections of tack for both Western and English equine enthusiasts.

OVERVIEW

The Buyer Assistant offers support to the S Buyer for the accountability of sales, margin and inventory. Acts as a liaison between the Buyer and stores/customers.

Buyer Assistant

Who is a Lammle’s Buyer Assistant? You are interested in a career path that requires you to be both creative and analytical. You might have lived our lifestyle, or maybe you know the mainstream fashion trends that translate to our industry. You know who the urban cowboy is but you also know who our core customer is and the brands he wears. You know that Western Wear has come a long way in the past 10 years and you’re excited for where it is going. You understand what the authentic western brands such as Wrangler, Cinch, and Ariat hold for our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchase Order Management
- Executes the category assortment plan through accurate creation
- Monitors the progress of purchase orders to ensure that they arrive on time and in the correct quantities, in support of the assigned categories sales and inventory plan.
- Proactively identifies concerns and supports the Buyer regarding purchase order issues such as late delivery, short shipment, and quality concerns. Communicate with the suppliers to resolve these issues.
- Executes on in-season purchase order management in support of open to buy decisions, as prescribed by the Buyer

Inventory Management
- Executes on product transfers or consolidation to support category efficiency, product sell through, and limit stock outs/sizing issues at store level

Customer Service
- Support customer service and store managers with product availability requests and the timely completion and fulfilment of corporate and special orders
- Oversee the timely response of store feedback requests
- Provide product information and training materials to the field, where required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized and timely fashion with proven track record of delivering on projects and process improvements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A creative problem solver, pro-active and able to use intuition to develop solutions

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 1+ years’ experience as a Buyer assistant
- Experience in Retail Environments is an asset.

WE OFFER:

- Competitive wage/benefits along with a performance-based incentive program.
- Opportunity for growth in a challenging and rewarding environment.
- Generous staff discounts.

Sound like a good fit?

If you are ready to inspire and be a part of the truly authentic lifestyle of Lammle’s Western Wear, please forward your cover letter and resume.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

Additional pay:

- Bonus pays

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

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