elysewalker Is Hiring A Buying Admin In Pacific Palisades, CA

elysewalker has been curating high and low, from near and far, decades before it became the industry norm. Mixing heritage brands with new and emerging, the stores style it all together seamlessly.

Author:

Winnie Liu

BUYING ADMIN – JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time position for a candidate looking to pursue a career in buying and merchandising. The Buying Admin’s main function is to assist the buying team in all aspects of the buying process - from order entry, budget management, RTVs, and shipping supervision. The Buying Admin’s role is to improve upon the entire buying process.

JOB FUNCTIONS (may include but not limited to):

Purchase order management: enter orders, order changes, cancellations, audit confirmations
Process returns authorizations: communicate with store teams and any necessary internal and external follow-up
Image management: Collect and file images of each PO in OneDrive and NCR
Vendor communication: Update pricing adjustments, payment and shipping terms, vendor discounts
Prepare materials for key business meetings: vendor appointments, assortment planning, seasonal presentations
Run vendor selling reports and distribute to appropriate vendor and/or elysewalker team member
Transfer management: Enter and manage transfer process as needed
Shipping management: Oversee communication via shipping approval email, audit requests against purchase orders, manage discrepancies with appropriate parties, and ensure timely merchandise deliveries
Manage damaged product: communicate with vendor about replacement and RTV
Markdown management: Liaise between buyers, planners, visuals and store teams to ensure proper markdown prep and communication
Oversee special orders and product reserve processes
Answer new vendor inquiries by overseeing general buying email