Assistant Buyer

Robert Half is assisting a client in their search for a hardworking and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer. The ideal candidate will support purchasing and inventory management activities, analyze business performance, and contribute to strategic decisions, ensuring product and sales goals are met. Responsibilities:Support business performance by analyzing sales trends, best sellers, rates of sale, and inventory levels.Identify underperforming areas and collaborate with leadership to address inventory issues.Contribute to growth by replenishing and expediting delivery of high-demand products.Monitor season-to-date sales and inventory to prepare for future planning, identifying successful trends and eliminating unproductive items.Conduct store visits and collaborate with store managers to understand customer preferences, shopping behavior, and opportunities to improve product assortments.Research trends and build idea boards for engaging and innovative product selections.Prepare for vendor meetings with detailed data, visuals, and action plans.Manage inventory through transfers, consolidations, and return-to-vendor (RTV) processes while foreseeing store assortment needs.Ensure quality control by proactively addressing potential product issues, including construction, fabric, wear and tear, and color durability.Accurately process orders, generate purchase orders, and manage related administrative duties.Professional Qualities:Team-Oriented: Work collaboratively across teams to align with business goals and contribute to overall business success.Innovative: Offer process improvements, creative ideas, and solutions to enhance operations and product offerings.Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude, communication style, and presentation in alignment with organizational standards. If you are passionate about trends, data analysis, and driving success through excellent buying decisions, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and results-driven team! Compensation is based on experience.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.