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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer is to assist their Buyer on all aspects of the job or step in as needed to help with Merchandise Coordinator/Detail Assistant duties. They are responsible for sourcing and developing product, pricing product, determining assortment groups, forecasting order quantities, and participating in competitive shops.  Partner with Sourcing and QA teams.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Product Development

• Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category

• Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position.

• Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer

• Support the creation and updating of product specifications and technical documentation (Product development briefs)

• Samples/ Approvals management

• Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities

• Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product.  Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up. 

• Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management.

• Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens. Review our assortments as well as competitors to ascertain opportunities and advantages.

• Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies.

Assortment

• Maintain Product Catalog

• Prepare sales reports and dashboards

Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross functional teams including merchandising, sourcing, planning and quality

• Participate in regular meetings, brainstorming sessions to support team objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred 

​​Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience:​ 1+ year prior buying experience preferred 

​​Years of Job-Related Experience Required:​  1+ years 

​​Technical/Other Skills Required:​  

• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally to attend trade shows, vendor appointments and to view markets.  Occasional weekend travel as needed. 

• Computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, & math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data) 

• Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment, when necessary, based on security policy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently as well as a team

• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills

• Ability to work in the office and remote as required

BENEFITS & PERKS:

We believe in rewarding top talent with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balan