
Website Joanns
Job Description:
The role of the Buyer Coordinator is to provide support to Buyers and merchant team in the buying process. The Buyer Coordinator will be involved in the day to day administration for a busy buying office. This Team Member will perform entry-level purchasing functions and assist other purchasing personnel in the efficient procurement of goods and services. They maintain accuracy in article creation, purchase orders, sales confirmations and act as a vendor liaison for the Buyer. The Buyer Coordinator will liaise with suppliers on a daily basis and be responsible for updating critical paths and reporting delivery amendments to the buying team. They are responsible for understanding all deadlines and reporting any discrepancies to the Buyer. They must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Additionally, they are responsible for organizing/cataloging articles in sample room, as well as various clerical tasks associated with the specific shops to which they are assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support Buyers, Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers through the following duties: At Buyer’s direction, or while out of the office, responds to emails and faxes. Attend
- Category Management Team (CMT) or Marketing turn-in or proof meetings when requested by the Assistant Buyer or Buyer.
- Work on special projects with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
- Serve as mediator to vendor when purchase orders and sales confirmations do not match. Work with vendor to maintain positive relationship while serving Jo-Ann
- Stores’ best business interest. Create, update and maintain all vendor files.
- Responsible for the timely research and resolution of any issues from Stores, Marketing, Advertising, Accounts payable, DC issues, Logistics, and Product Development.
- Maintain an organized system for all article samples via the specified process, based on product in the sample room.
- Maintain a current record of all samples, while organizing them for easy access in the sample room.
Job Requirements:
- Work with other Buyer Coordinators to maintain continuity and organization across the Category Management Team
- Merchandising internship, JOANN Store experience, or other retail experiences.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, business or related field
- Maintain an organized system for all purchase orders and sales confirmations, which can be easily managed as well as understood by team.
Job Details:
Company: Joanns
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Fresno, CA, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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