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Apparel and Gift Assistant Buyer

Requisition Number: 57588

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 14-Jul-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is searching for an Apparel and Gift Assistant Buyer! This role will assist the Apparel and Gift Buyers with all aspects of buying, and will be responsible for inventory distribution/replenishment by location for covered departments. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The CU Book Store offers a convenient place for students to prepare for their academic endeavors. The store offers academic course materials, and school supplies for all students, faculty and staff. We also provide logoed gear for all patrons and visitors of the university. By offering innovative services and customer centric culture, the store strives to provide a welcoming environment for all members of the campus community, as well as the Boulder Community at large.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Assistant Buyer for apparel and gift departments:

• This position will support the Apparel and Gift Buyer(s) to purchase product and meet with vendors as needed. They will create reports and analyze data to support the Apparel and Gift Buyer(s) in buying decisions. This position will create apparel and gift inventory items in NetSuite. They will build purchase orders, monitor ship dates with vendors, and adjust ship dates as needed. They will review order acknowledgments and invoices to ensure vendor details are accurate and ensure details match NetSuite purchase orders. They will collaborate with vendors, Distribution Center(DC), and Accounts Payable teams on order discrepancies and request/submit credit memos as needed. They will work closely with the DC team to resolve General Merchandise(GM) service requests and any questions that arise when product is received. This position will collaborate with the buyers, sales floor team, and the DC team to ensure inventory is distributed/replenished as needed by location. This position will request vendor web images for product and collaborate with the e-commerce team to ensure product is represented on the website. They will assist with CU departmental special orders as needed. They will assist on the sales floor in general merchandise areas as needed and participate in general merchandise annual inventory.

Travel to Attend Industry Trade Shows and Educational conferences.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

What You Should Know

• This in-person position anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend days and evenings.

What We Can Offer

• The salary range for this position is $42,000 - $45,000 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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Be challenged. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• One year professional work experience in an apparel retail field.

What You Will Need

• Strong Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Detail Oriented, Team player, Self Starter, Strong Excel Skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 14, 2024, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Apparel-and-Gift-Assistant-Buyer/57588 (https://apptrkr.com/5365398)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.