Job Abstract

SUMMARY

The Buyer Coordinator will provide support to Buyers and a merchant team in the buying process. The Buyer Coordinator will be involved in the day-to-day administration for a busy buying office. This position will perform entry-level purchasing functions and assist other purchasing personnel in the efficient procurement of goods and services. They maintain accuracy in article creation, purchase orders, sales confirmations and act as a vendor liaison for the Buyer. The Buyer Coordinator will liaise with suppliers on a daily basis and be responsible for updating critical paths and reporting delivery amendments to the buying team. They are responsible for understanding all deadlines and reporting any discrepancies to the Buyer. They must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Additionally, they are responsible for organizing/cataloging articles in sample room, as well as various clerical tasks associated with the specific shops to which they are assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain an organized system for all article samples via the specified process, based on product in the sample room. Maintain a current record of all samples, while organizing them for easy access in the sample room.

• Support Buyers, Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers through the following duties:
  • At Buyer’s direction, or while out of the office, responds to emails and faxes. Attend Category Management Team (CMT) or Marketing turn-in or proof meetings when requested by the Assistant Buyer or Buyer. Work on special projects with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.

• Serve as mediator to vendor when purchase orders and sales confirmations do not match. Work with vendor to maintain positive relationship while serving Jo-Ann Stores’ best business interest. Create, update and maintain all vendor files.

• Responsible for the timely research and resolution of any issues from Stores, Marketing, Advertising, Accounts payable, DC issues, Logistics, and Product Development.

• Create articles in SAP via data entry. All article information entered should match information provided on purchase orders, quote and detail sheets, and sales confirmations provided by vendors.

• Inform Data Integrity department and work with them to update or correct any article information that is found to be incorrect in SAP.

• Maintain an organized system for all purchase orders and sales confirmations, which can be easily managed as well as understood by team.

• Work with other Buyer Coordinators to maintain continuity and organization across the Category Management Team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Minimum: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, business or related field

Experience Minimum: 0-2 years' experience in Merchandising or related experience.

Experience Preferred: 0-2 years' experience in a Merchandising internship, JOANN Store experience, or other retail experiences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Active listener and an expert in communication
• Focused on internal and external customers.
• Strong and dynamic problem-solving skills.
• Organized and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Focused on teamwork and collaboration.

This position will be located at:

Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans 
• Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance 
• Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability 
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer % match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Team Member Discount

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