For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people.
 
Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,300 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 300 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over thousands of concessions globally across our trusted retail partners.

Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve. 

Learn more about us and our company values @Claire'sValues

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Claire's

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**Brief Description**

The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for supporting the merchandising team across all aspects of the business, to curate commercial, global, trend right assortments – with a constant consideration for our customer. The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in the detailed management of the product lifecycle process, in tracking and organizing samples, in preparing sales reports, and in supporting the daily functions of the team.

Key Responsibilities

-  Support Buyer and merchandising team on all day-to-day functions for assigned category

-  Own multiple administrative tasks such as: Creating and preparing reports, recaps and samples for daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal meetings; Writing, updating and tracking purchase orders; Tracking product submits and samples; Maintaining seasonal buy recaps; and other deliverables to ensure timelines are met and that all information is complete and accurate

-  Manage and maintain sample process, which includes sorting styles by category and/or season on a regular basis, as well as coordinating and tracking all samples to ensure requirements are met and any product changes are communicated to the merchandise category owners and cross-functional teams prior to shipment

-  Create and maintain style boards and line sheets with key product details to effectively communicate necessary information to cross-functional teams and partners

-  Create and update purchase orders

-  Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with Design, Product Development, Marketing, Planning, ISP and other merchandising partners to understand and learn the seasonal buying process

-  Expert in customer and global competition for assigned department, understanding other retailers’ assortments, pricing and promotional strategies in comparison to Claire’s/Icing; Reports back findings, white space opportunities, and any relevant actions

-  Manage all e-mail correspondence effectively and efficiently, escalating concerns where necessary to the merchandising team

-  Display financial understanding and utilization of basic retail math to help analyze your department’s business on weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis

-  Own a product area to analyse and report on weekly. Providing tactical in season trading actions to drive the business forward.

-  Customer and competitor awareness. Present findings and white space opportunities to keep innovating product and stay current with consumer behavior.

**Qualifications**

-  Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field

-  Experience in a retail environment and/or experience in merchandise buying preferred

-  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

-  Strong organizational, planning, administrative, and written and verbal communication skills

-  Basic retail math skills

-  Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

**Summary**

Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

- Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email Benefits@claires.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.

Assistant Buyer (Hybrid)

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