Retail Assistant Buyer

The Job

It is the primary responsibility of the Retail Assistant Buyer to assist the Retail Buyer and Retail Associate Buyer with the buying process of retail merchandise for a specific product and/or MGM Resorts International property. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the department and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

STARTING PAY: $19.50/hour

Day-to-day

• Assists the Retail Buyer and/or Associate Buyer in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory for an assigned area of responsibility; may travel to local and/or out-of-state properties to assist with buying decisions as needed.
• Manages the reorder process to ensure the consistent flow of product; evaluates on-hand inventory and determine appropriate par levels for the set-up of sku's (styles) on auto replenishment.
• Oversees for purchase order maintenance, including but not limited to, order confirmation, ticketing requests, and order modifications.
• Assists with open-to-buy (OTB) process by monitoring stock levels through stock balancing of product across stores and properties.
• Oversees the tracking all deliveries to ensure the consistent flow of goods; coordinates with the Retail Distribution Center and property warehouses on any inbound or outbound retail shipments and /or any vendor compliance issues.
• Negotiates with vendors on pricing as it relates to late delivery, over-shipments, style substitutions and invoice matching.
• Approves and processes all price changes.
• Responsible for planning all product presentations.
• Manages the maintenance of the digital database of all artworks.
• Coordinates with Retail Accounting and vendors on all returns (RTV’s), credits and payment of invoices.
• Assists Retail Buyer and/ or Retail Associate Buyer on vendor set up and compliance, along with vendor updates.
  
  

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of prior experience in Retail Buying, Retail Operations, or a related field.
  
  

The Perks & Benefits

• A hybrid, Monday - Friday, schedule to allow for work-life-balance.
• Paid lunch provided during your shift at our Employee Dining Room.
• Professional and personal development through programs, mentorship, and networking. opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
• Enhanced healthcare coverage, robust financial benefits, and generous time-off perks.
• Free parking, on and off shift, at our many resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.