Navy Exchange Service Command is hiring: ASSISTANT BUYER - AUDIO & SMART HOME in

Job Description - ASSISTANT BUYER - AUDIO & SMART HOME (250002L6)

Job Number:

250002L6

Primary Location

Organization: NEXCOMHQ

Pay Range: $40,737 - $55,378 based on experience

Job Summary:

Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various merchandising functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in assortment planning, execution, advertising coordination, financial planning, merchandise allocation, and replenishment for assigned departments.
• Support evaluation and development of stock assortments and sourcing for regional and corporate programs.
• Negotiate with vendors for support such as advertising, freight allowances, coupons, and demonstrations.
• Manage advertising info sheets and track order status to ensure timely receipt of advertised items.
• Assist in assuming buying responsibilities for specific merchandise classifications as directed.
• Develop inventory projections, planning, and replenishment strategies for merchandise classifications when assigned.
• Communicate merchandising programs effectively across stores and departments.
• Handle new item vendor setup and maintain accurate vendor data, including pricing.
• Collaborate on developing and maintaining plan-o-grams.

Place and track orders from placement to receipt, maintaining open-to-buy as directed.

• Review and monitor sales, profits, and inventories to optimize performance.
• Analyze vendor performance and prepare system reports for review.
• Conduct store visits to evaluate merchandising and provide improvement recommendations.
• Participate in advertising, vendor meetings, and merchandise clinics.
• Supervise administrative support staff and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Stay informed of industry trends through vendor meetings, market trips, trade publications, and store visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned, working under supervision and within policies.
• File Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required.

Minimum of 4 years of experience, including:

General Experience:

3 years in administrative, merchandising, or responsible work with knowledge of procurement practices and mature judgment.

OR Substitution of Education for Experience:

1 year of education above high school level may substitute for 9 months of experience, up to a bachelor's degree for 3 years of experience.

Specialized Experience:

1 year in procurement practices, developing and maintaining open-to-buy, sourcing, pricing, markdowns, stock rotation, sales promotions, or similar work demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills.