The Assistant Buyer is a growth position within the Bob’s Discount Furniture Merchandising Team’s training ground for potential buyers. This individual will work closely with a respective Buyer(s), assisting and supporting in all aspects of the merchandising selection and procurement process. The Assistant Buyer II(s) is ultimately expected to develop the skills necessary to make some independent buying/merchandising decisions. It is of paramount importance that the Merchandising Assistant Buyer upholds the principles of honesty, integrity and fairness when interacting with employees, suppliers and customers. This role will follow a hybrid schedule, with two days on-site in our Manchester, CT Home Office.

　　Who We Are

　　At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth! Bob’s Discount Furniture is more than just a furniture store. We are one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with 165 stores in 24 states.

　　How We Will Support You

　　At Bob’s we understand there are many companies you can choose to work for, so, along with exceptional opportunities for career growth we offer a fun team-oriented work environment and great benefits! Let us tell you more.

　　Benefits & Perks- We’ve got you covered! We believe in supporting our employees and their families in the best ways possible is a top priority. We focus on three core wellness pillars: Emotional, Physical and Financial. Below are just some of the benefits that we offer:

　　Feeling under the weather, we’ve got you covered! We offer Nationally provided Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, work anniversary and your Birthday! After all, your birthday should be a holiday

　　401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a Generous Company match!

　　Pet Insurance to help keep your furry friends happy and healthy

　　Life insurance – Employer-paid basic Life Insurance, with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance as well!

　　Financial Planning, Voluntary Legal Benefits and Wellness Plans

　　We already offer value priced furniture, but on top of that we offer a Generous Employee Discount starting on your 1st day!

　　Additional Employee Discounts through the “Hays Perks discount program” offering hundreds of online discounts from your favorite merchants.

　　And so much more!

　　Culture and Core Values- At Bob's we have a set of core values that shape the decisions we make every day and help define our company culture. These values comprise what we call "The Bob's Way." Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability and Fun.

　　DIVERSITY IS A CORE VALUE AT BOB’S

　　At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or a part of the Bob’s team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.

　　We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

　　Learn and Grow- We believe in developing our team members and helping them grow both personally and professionally! We promote Professional Development: In-person, virtually and offer an infinite library of on-demand classes in Workday Learning. We also offer Tuition Reimbursement as well as the BDF Education Foundation Scholarship Program open to employees and their dependents. Want to grow at Bob’s professionally? We look to promote from within our organization by having robust succession planning in place to ensure that our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Maintain accurate assortment plans in conjunction with the Buyer

　　Facilitate the timely placement and transition of product assortments

　　Work with the Buyer and the replenishment team to maintain inventory integrity and proper merchandise flow

　　Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the merchandising department

　　Coordinate all facets of merchandise procurement after the buying decision is finalized including, but not limited to:

　　SKUing all goods in a manner that adheres to Bob’s SOP

　　Sample coordination -- Initial and marketing

　　Pricing coordination

　　Vendor agreements (COI, compliance, etc)

　　All Inter-organization communication

　　Swatch/sales aid procurement and distribution

　　Merchandise transfers

　　Merchandise Announcements

　　Track merchandise shipments of high importance (advertised items, new store samples, etc)

　　Obtain and maintain a complete understanding of merchandise and classification performance

　　Maintain and distribute an accurate report detailing of all incoming placements, discontinued products and items to watch

　　Cultivate positive relationships between the department and the other departments within Bob’s Discount Furniture (timely responsiveness, etc)

　　Develop and foster positive/strong vendor relationships

　　Required travel

　　Required Qualifications

　　Excellent communication skills -- both verbal and written

　　2+ years’ experience as Assistant Buyer

　　High attention to detail

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong sense of urgency

　　Self-directed individual who can work independently and yet collaborate with team members cross-functionally as necessary

　　Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan and prioritize in a high volume environment with competing demands

　　Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint in particular

　　Good identification of key causes -- Identifying the causal factors that must be changed to achieve a goal

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

　　Retail or analytical training or experience

　　Knowledge of furniture and accessories

　　Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

　　80,000

　　It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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　　Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations. Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!