Assistant Buyer - Stamford, United States - Design Within Reach

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**Assistant Buyer**

at Design Within Reach Stamford, Connecticut We are hiring an Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandising team. As an Assistant Buyer, you'll support our Merchandise team in the curation of a product assortment that represents the tenets of our brand while increasing sales and achieving profit goals. As an Assistant Buyer, you will report to the Buyer for your assigned category.

The role of the Assistant Buyer is to support the Buyer in all aspects of product procurement, launch, and maintenance.

Help manage vendor relationships acting as a primary contact for vendors and designers

Monitor the Herman Miller Retail essential dates calendar to ensure all deadlines are met (sku build, product testing, photo sample arrival date)

Proof catalog, web, and ads for discrepancies in costing, and dimensions

Review product returns claims on vendor charge-back document

Organize communication between Vendor and Product Support team to resolve client concerns, gather product information, and procure supporting materials

Help with monthly or quarterly product training

Create sales reports for vendor meetings and internal reviews

Approve Finance costing discrepancies with Buyer approval

Research / manage special projects

**Job Requirements**

A passion for modern design

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management skills.

Computer proficiency : MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to use independent judgment

Detail oriented

Reliable and punctual

1+ years experience in merchandising or planning within design or related industry

As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be eligible for Herman Miller Retail's comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance , paid holidays, parental leave , green transit subsidy and more.

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