• Buyer Assistant

    Kane's Furniture Corporation (Pinellas Park, FL)


    Kane's Furniture is seeking a Buyer Assistant to join our Merchandising team! In this role you will work directly with Kane's buyers to support the Merchandising team in bringing the best selection to our amazing clients! We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to join the fast paced world of merchandising. This role is a full-time, in-office position located at our Pinellas Park Store Support Center. Do you see yourself in this role? Click the apply button below!

    POSITION PURPOSE

    + Responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Buying Office. Executes tasks as assigned by the Buying Office to include: special order entry, tagging program, order process and communication with internal and external parties as needed.

    JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Create new sku’s while managing related product features & benefits

    + Create and print all new product tags

    + Maintain tag edits and download for store to print

    + Assist with market preparations as needed

    + Liaison between buyer and vendor partners

    + Communicate product status changes on weekly Merchandising Memo

    + SKU, label and distribute all special order materials

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

    + Assumes responsibility for Office Organization.

    + Communicates effectively with stores, vendors and other professionals.

    + Prepare and distribute weekly Merchandise Memo as requested by the Buyers.

    + Performs other administrative and clerical tasks and completes special projects as assigned.

    + Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective business relations with stores, vendors, and other business professionals.

    + Responds to inquiries, handles or refers issues as appropriate while conveying a positive image of Kane’s.

    + Obtains and provides information as needed.

    + Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with area staff and with management.

    + Assist other assistants and personnel as needed.

    + Keep management apprised of activities and important information.

    + Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

    + Performs miscellaneous clerical and administrative tasks.

    BENEFITS

    + Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision disability, 401k and profit sharing

    + Paid vacation

    + Generous employee discount

    + Continuous training and development

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Certification:

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Required Knowledge:

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the internet and other web-based tools

    Experience Required:

    + One year related experience preferred

    Skills/Abilities:

    + Proficient word processing skills

    + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

    + Strong customer service skills

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Strong interpersonal and public relations skills

    + Able to work well independently and as part of a team

    + Able to assist, direct, and coordinate others

    + Ability to interpret industry data and make decisions under supervision

    + Basic math operations on a regular basis

     

    Kane Furniture LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

     

    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background and drug testing.

     

    Kane's is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

     

    Kane’s is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex), race, color, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please call our hotline at 877-824-5782. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.