ASSISTANT BUYER I

About this opportunity ….

The Assistant Buyer is a true learning role that allows you to build a foundation of merchant skills. As an Assistant Buyer, you will assist the buying team in advancing the business while learning key processes and providing operational support to your Buyer. You will begin to build your product knowledge and understand what the Ross Stores customer wants!

The base salary for this role is $65,000. The salary listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Responsibilities…

• Perform the administrative functions supporting the buying team, including purchase order management, while building foundational merchant skills
• Provide basic analysis of key business data and reporting, as directed by Buyer, including the monitoring of regional merchandise reports, Open-To-Buy, stock analysis and other ad hoc reports
• Develop effective relationships with vendors and appropriately interact with them to follow up on open business issues, as directed by Buyer
• Begin to effectively utilize the merchandising systems and understand warehouse process
• Develop and demonstrate basic product knowledge through sharing information with Buyer as a result of competitive shopping, shopping Ross Stores, and the market
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication with Buyer, merchant teams, and external vendors
• Support Buyers in preparation of key business meetings (i.e. vendor appointments, style-outs, assortment planning)

Who you are …

• You have a passion for product!
• You have a desire to learn, grow and engage
• You have an understanding and prior use of retail math
• You have a team player attitude
• You have a drive for results
• You are proficient in Excel
• You have a Bachelor’s degree
• You are organized and pay attention to detail
• You are a strong communicator

Perks and Benefits of joining our team….

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options*, 401(k) with employer match*, life insurance*
• Ample PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• Enhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacement*
• Parent support programs
• And more....

* eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change

At Ross & dd’s we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.

Ross will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

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