Buyers Assistant

Pay: $20.00 an hour

Responsibilities: The Buyers Assistant supports the Buyer by taking on administrative tasks such as SKU management, placing orders, posting company announcements, and basic copywriting. When needed, the Buyers Assistant will take charge of projects with limited supervision from the Buyer including conducting follow-up and maintaining timelines. The Buyers Assistant will assist the Purchasing department by participating in brainstorming events and presenting their ideas and making recommendations. When the Buyer is out of the office, the Buyers Assistant will respond to inquiries in the best interest of the Buyer including fielding questions and making fair negotiations with vendors. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: HOM Furniture offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package.

Paid Time Off: 20 Days in 1st year for full-time employees

Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Experience: Three years experience in a merchandising role preferred.

Physical Demands: Low physical demands required. The employee is regularly required to sit for sustained periods of time and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Other: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.*Reasonable accommodation will be made for those who require it. HOM Furniture is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at HOM Furniture are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, creed, public assistance status, disability, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic or classification protected by federal, state or local law.