Assistant Buyer

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One GoalWe are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Flexible work environmentCareer advancementCompetitive base salary Bonus opportunityVacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday payMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance401k with a company match30% merchandise discountThe Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Senior Assistant Buyer in achieving overall department strategies. They are responsible for helping to exceed department sales goals and profitability by working with internal and external partners to help create impactful assortments, coordinate deliveries, and analyze weekly selling. They will partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies.Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing merchandiseAnalyze weekly sales and item performance with the buyer/plannerAssist in preparing merchandise and reports for weekly team meetingsCreate, submit, and track purchase order worksheetsAssist Buyer in sample approval processes, organization, and maintenanceWork alongside Buyer to develop professional relationships with external suppliers and internal partners via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetingsWork alongside Buyer to assist with visual merchandising in setting monthly floor sets and planogramsAssist with store operations with communication on product issues, concerns, and questions from the storesOccasional market travel with Buyer: visiting store locations, vendors, attending trade shows, etc.Extensive trend research and competitive shopping to help identify new product and opportunitiesBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/up to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerpointExceptional organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasksExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical abilityCreative aptitudeStrong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teamsThe pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scopeand responsibilities of the position.$45,000 - $55,000

Created: 2025-09-25