Retail Buying Assistant, Cornell Retail Services

Cornell Retail Services

Ithaca, New York, US
Hourly: $26.00 - $30.05; not specified; not specif...
Fully remote
Retail inventory management
Point-of-sale (pos) software
Microsoft office suite
The Retail Buying Assistant will support the procurement of general merchandise for The Cornell Store, branch store locations, and the e-commerce website

Job Summary

  • The Retail Buying Assistant will support the procurement of general merchandise for The Cornell Store, branch store locations, and the e-commerce website.
  • This position includes selecting products, negotiating terms, developing pricing strategies, and achieving established financial objectives to increase revenue.
  • A successful Retail Buying Assistant will multitask and work effectively with both customers and clients, and gather, analyze, and effectively utilize internal and external data to make appropriate ordering and pricing decisions.

Matching Summary

The Retail Buying Assistant will support the procurement of general merchandise for The Cornell Store, branch store locations, and the e-commerce website.

Salary

Hourly: $26.00 - $30.05; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Retail inventory management
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer service focus
  • Data analysis for ordering
  • Process improvement implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive working relationships
  • Collaborative cross-functional work
  • Developing seasonal assortments
  • Minimizing markdown liabilities

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree with 2 years related experience
  • Equivalent education and experience
  • Experience with MS Excel
  • Experience with retail inventory systems
  • Experience with POS software
  • Ability to lift 10-20 pounds occasionally
  • Willingness to travel
  • Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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