The Purchase Coordinator is responsible for supporting the buying team and executing the merchandising strategy. They will focus on assortment execution, vendor communication, sample management, purchase orders, promotions, and business analysis.
Job Responsibility:
Support buyer on all day-to-day functions for assigned category
Deliver accurate execution of the tasks associated with seasonal style creation (vendor set-up style creation, master data management, purchase orders); oversee and execute any in season revisions needed and track for on time delivery
Own the execution of marketing activities; creating price events, leading the ad proofing process and maintaining the tracker to ensure product compliance
Monitor the categories’ online experience, ensuring assortment, content and promotions are creating a best-in-class experience
Manage sample acquisition and distribution; this includes procurement, sample room maintenance, and submissions to marketing
Build and maintain strong vendor and cross functional relationships through timely communication and follow up
Manage all e-mail correspondence effectively and efficiently, escalating concerns where necessary to the POD
Display financial understanding and utilization of basic retail math to help analyze your department’s business on weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis
Partner with various cross functional departments including but not limited to planning and allocation, marketing, product development, design, logistics and in store operations to ensure flawless execution of the product assortment and customer experience
Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years apparel retail store experience preferred