Details: Category: Merchandising Assistant BuyerHave you always dreamed of being a buyer? Do you think analytically, have a year or two of retail management experience, a passion for retail, a four-year degree, and an eye for trends? The Assistant Buyer Role at Shopko might just be the next step in your career.Shopko is growing quickly, and we are looking for dynamic, results-driven professionals to join our Corporate Buying Team.A career with Shopko provides you with an opportunity to grow professionally and the autonomy to use your ideas to make an immediate impact.Company Profile: Shopko has been providing name-brand & value apparel, home décor, family basics, and seasonal merchandise, along with pharmacy and optometric services for 50 years. In early 2012, we announced the merger of Pamida with Shopko, growing Shopko to a $3 Billion company with almost 19,000 teammates. Now, we are able to reach more customers in more states than ever before. We have nearly 350 stores in 21 states throughout the Midwest, Mountain, Pacific Northwest, and Southern regions. Shopko continues to grow, while still maintaining a hometown feel in our small to mid-sized city markets.As an Assistant Buyer at Shopko, you will:•Assist the buyer with assortment planning•Support advertising and e-commerce processes •Negotiate with vendors to maximize margins and value for our customers•Analyze business and merchandising trends•Partner with the inventory management team to ensure profitable inventory levels•Manage daily communication with vendor and business partners•Be responsible for execution of the Shopko Merchandise StrategyThe ideal candidate has:•A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Retail Merchandising, or equivalent experience•A minimum of two years professional work experience•Experience working in a retail setting•A passion for product, merchandising, trend and innovation•Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills•The ability to quickly adapt and change course as needed in a fast paced environmentShopko offers a professional team-oriented work environment, career advancement opportunities, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package!If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete a candidate profile at www.shopko.com/careers.Shopko is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan m/f/d/v.*CB* *IND2012*
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