Buying - Mens-20872 - Buyers Assistant

Are you fresh out of college with a degree in fashion merchandising or retail? At Shoe Carnival, we offer the perfect opportunity for you to kickstart your career as a Buyer's Assistant. Enjoy working on-site at Shoe Carnival’s corporate office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina! This position will work in the corporate HQ office at 1800 Innovation Pt, Fort Mill South Carolina and have the option to work remotely on Friday. The Buyer’s Assistant position performs administrative work and provides support to the Buyer in their specific area of merchandise (Men’s Non-Athletic, Children’s, Women’s Athletics, etc.) • Creates and maintains merchandise analysis reports in Excel. • Creates or reproduces reports, forms, correspondence, and other materials as needed by the Buyer. • Establishes and maintains official documents and records in appropriate files. • Manages vendor contacts and schedules. • Facilitates and ensures timely completion of sample process flows. • Manages the sample room and tags all samples when they are bought. • Prepares and creates all purchase orders, including price change data entry. • Handles visitors, calls, and phone logs for the Buyer, ensuring proper responses are received. • Assists the Merchandising team as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. • Strong computer skills including a proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports. • Experience in reputed company Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook required. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build collaborative relationships. • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors at every level. • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. • Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. • On-the-job training provided. Total Rewards: The Shoe Carnival Total Rewards program offers eligible associates highly competitive benefits, including the following: • Competitive Pay • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Time) • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life, Disability, and Voluntary Benefits • Fitness Membership Discounts • Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Employee & Family Discounts • Relocation Opportunities Ready to take the fashion retail world by storm in a supportive, warm work environment? We're interested in you as much as you are interested in fashion. Apply now and let's start your journey together! Requirements: Ability to provide world class customer support by adopting and meeting Shoe Carnival’s Corporate Core Customer Service Goals. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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