Buyers Assistant
Scottsdale, Arizona
Monitor and maintain inventory, damages, and transfer processes for 11 retails stores that directly contribute to saving the business money and increases statistical accountability Analyze weekly sales and product shelf life to project store replenishment, re-orders, and transfersCommunicate and maintain vendor relationships on a daily basis to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveriesEnsure timely and accurate execution of new store opening, guaranteeing an inventory level of at least 90%Communicate with store management regarding store needs, product related issues, and new proceduresGuarantee timely flow of production in the distribution center by resolving returns to vendors, facilitating the damaged goods process, and executing an efficient shipping strategy to optimize time, productivity, and accuracy.Daily use of Opsuite and Excel to maintain system data for item creations, inactivations, price changes, and receivingCollaborate with buying team to execute allocation strategies to optimize inventory and increase salesParticipate in store visits to check on inventory levels, aged inventory, and visual merchandising presentation; communicate findings and recommendations