Assistant Replenishment Buyer

Job Purpose and Scope

The Assistant Replenishment Buyer plays a pivotal role in optimizing replenishment merchandise for diverse business segments, collaborating closely with merchants to translate their vision into profitable outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct thorough analysis and make strategic decisions to maximize sales, enhance inventory turnover, and drive profitability.
• Formulate and implement unique strategies tailored to the specific dynamics of various business types.
• Optimize the performance of basic merchandise through meticulous planning, precise execution, and diligent follow-up.
• Collaborate with Merchants to devise and execute strategies, achieving profitable outcomes.
• Effectively manage basic inventory at the SKU / store level, aligning with sales trends and events.
• Develop forecasts at different levels to project future sales or purchases.
• Continuously analyze performance data using various tools to adjust inventory in response to demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure high fulfillment rates and meet performance management standards.
• Oversee the flow of products from owned warehouse stock to stores.
• Monitor weekly replenishment order generation to ensure timely fulfillment of current and future demand.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of fashion and color trends.
• Skill in analyzing sales data.
• Skill in relationship building and influencing action.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude.
• Ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work projects and meet exacting deadlines.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational, time management and project management skills.

Note : This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added.

Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred

Salary & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Dillard’s is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.