Assistant Buyer- Apparel

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do-delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 180 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,450 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

JOB PURPOSE-

The Retail Assistant Buyer will provide analytical, operational, and assistant support to the buyer. They will write, place, and track purchase orders. They will organize and maintain current and accurate assortment of product samples. They will provide all support for the buying process through item set ups, order changes, pricing, updating information across all functions of the buying process. They will manage the buying calendar, and all the meeting notices across the year. This position works closely with buying to optimize correct sku assortments by clusters for multiple channels of distribution.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

Efficiently achieve sales and profitability by consistently reviewing and appropriately editing product lines ensuring there is a balanced assortment in style, pattern, color, and size

Demonstrate a basic understanding of retail math and key metrics to measure and drive assortment planning

Serve as an expert by using store clusters and sku goals to build the right assortment for specific categories and geographical locations in support of the category/brand vision

Work in tandem with planning to ensure the product offered is right for our customers, analyzing past sales figures, and current trends to anticipate future product needs and devise a merchandise plan that supports our business objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

Must be driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership for his or her success

Must have a clear understanding of retail math skills, analytical, and excel skills.

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills; able to work in a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

PHYSICALDEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this position is $67,000-$75,000/ year.

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: including time for fathers and adopting parents.
• Short term & long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple carries, including EPO, HPN and PPO plans.
• Competitive 401k plan and employer matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) offerings.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday time.
• Pet Insurance available.
• Onsite wellness programs at company headquarters including fitness classes, acupuncture, and chiropractor.
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee product discount of 50%; employee sample sales and family and friends discount throughout the year. 
• Skechers Company Culture and growth strategy is deeply infused with internal career growth and opportunities for learning.