Safavieh is an upscale global home furnishing, rugs & accessories company looking for a proactive, personable, highly motivated and organized Assistant Buyer – Home Furnishings. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, responsible and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong passion for continuous learning and professional development, as this position will provide a basic foundation and necessary skill set for a great career. Our offices are located in Port Washington, NY. Responsibilities:
Work with Senior Buyer during the product development phase while supporting seasonal concepts and needsCommunicate with overseas vendors to define product requirements for design and sourcing to ensure on time deliveryResponsible for SKU setup/ SKU maintenanceResponsible for handling all pricing: enter and maintain all price and cost changes, working closely with Senior BuyerResponsible for sample managementResponsible for product photography management and maintenance to include reviewing product photography proofs and communicating with marketing teams in order to ensure all product is up-to-date on company webpage. Take on general administrative dutiesQualifications:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred2 years Buying/Merchandising experienceStrong Analytical and Excel skillsCapable of reading sales trends, pulling reports, and applying learningsAbility to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgement, and handling multiple priorities (shifting tasks and timelines appropriately)Must be articulate, assertive, and have excellent communication skillsExperience in a cross-functional roleCompensation:
Dependent upon experienceFull time position Benefits –medical, vision, dental, 401k (with 2% match)Paid Holidays, Vacation Days and Sick TimeCompany shuttle service available to transport commuters to/from the Port Washington LIRR stationEmployees can also take advantage of casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, and bagels every other morning. Powered by JazzHRuRq4d27ozV
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