<p>Department: Buyer</p> <p>Reports to: Buyer or Senior Buyer</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>As a Buyer's Assistant, you are a vital part of the Buying team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining product SKUs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring product information is accurately managed across all systems. The Buyer's Assistant will also support purchase order processing, product onboarding, and catalog management helping American Furniture Warehouse provide its customers with the right product selection and availability. The ideal Buyer's Assistant is meticulous, self-motivated, has excellent communication and strives to set goals and ensure continuous improvement.</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Enter, update, and maintain product SKUs, pricing, and attributes in Storis, inRiver, and related systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor and analyze product inventory; support reordering for domestic and imported products; recommend adjustments to buying teams.</p> </li><li> <p>Create and process transfers to maintain product availability across satellite stores and distribution centers.</p> </li><li> <p>Process purchase orders, track shipments, and follow up with vendors to resolve delays or issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with new vendor onboarding by collecting and verifying required documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Support product listing accuracy and optimization for hang tags, POPs, and omnichannel sales.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with buyers, inventory, store managers, and vendors to address daily operational challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Cover for other Buyer's Assistants as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Generate reports and analyze data to provide insights into purchasing and promotional strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide administrative support to buyers, ensuring deadlines are met and processes are followed.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other related duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>1-2 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or inventory management preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems (Storis preferred) and PIM systems (inRiver preferred).</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to analyze and interpret sales and inventory data, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong time management skills, able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to perform well under pressure.</p> </li><li> <p>Learn and grow knowledge of our products and our customers</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.</p> </li><li> <p>All other duties assigned by Buyer as directed.</p> </li></ul> <p>Compensation Package:</p> <p>Pay rate: Grade F $49-394-$91,733 per year</p> <p>Supervision Given and Received:</p> <p>This position has no supervisor responsibilities. A Buyer or Senior Buyer supervises this position.</p> <p>Computer Skills:</p> <p>Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, type 30+ wpm, advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), advanced internet research skills, and experience with STORIS and inRiver preferred. Ability to regularly use computers for ordering, communication, documentation, maintenance of organizational content on shared drives.</p> <p>Certificates and Licenses:</p> <p>Certifications and licenses such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are preferred.</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <p>Four-year college or university program degree preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.</p> </li><li> <p>Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 a day.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.</p> </li></ul> <p>American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse - an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.</p> <p>A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.</p> <p>Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver, and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!</p>