Assistant Buyer

REEDS Jewelers

. Support the buyer in product sourcing, pricing metrics, SKU maintenance, vendor communication, forecasting order quantities, merchandising orders, sample management, vendor meeting preparation and participation, store distribution, and competitive analysis .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in product sourcing, vendor relationship management, and category management, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and maintaining product quality standards. Proficient in conducting competitive analysis and preparing trend reports to enhance merchandising strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product SourcingVendor Relationship ManagementCategory ManagementCompetitive AnalysisTrend Reporting

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Hard Skills

SKU MaintenanceOrder ForecastingMerchandisingPurchase Order ManagementProduct Detail Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

REEDS.comVendor Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

GIA AJP CourseGIA Diamond Lab CourseREEDS University Training

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingVendor CommunicationProduct Assortment AnalysisGross Margin IntegrityE-commerce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the buyer in product sourcing, pricing metrics, SKU maintenance, vendor communication, forecasting order quantities, merchandising orders, sample management, vendor meeting preparation and participation, store distribution, and competitive analysis
Assist the buyer in category management
Merchandise stores and support REEDS.com to deliver an excellent customer experience and improve conversion rates
Research, develop, and present trend reports
Conduct competitive studies across assortments
Confirm merchandise quality and ensure REEDS rules of engagement are followed through the merchandise setup process
Assist with management and analysis of individual store product assortments
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships with the buyer
Prepare materials for productive vendor meetings, run reports, pull samples, and write meeting recaps
Monitor and follow up on vendor files and product cost sheets
Set up and maintain accurate product detail PLU information; request, review, file, and accurately enter vendor specification sheets
Manage purchase order entry, updates, costing, and delivery timelines
Protect and monitor category gross margin integrity
Manage vendor samples, including receiving, logging, organizing, and returning samples
Liaise between merchandising, marketing, and e-commerce teams on product and promotional needs, including catalog, categorization, attributions, copy, images, in-store displays, and signage
Coordinate marketing activities, including photography, social post suggestions, emails, and website updates
Review business reports with buyers to understand sales and productivity shifts, impacts on financial targets, and improvement opportunities
Train toward eventual responsibility for a product category with limited sales volume

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work from REEDS Home Office 2 days a week minimum
Ability to travel
Willingness to attend after-hours job functions, including dinners, trainings, and events, when needed
Conduct business affairs in a legal and ethical manner
Compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Business casual dress code; no athletic sneakers or ripped jeans
Professional dress required for vendor meetings; no denim
Completion of GIA AJP course within 1 year of hire or equivalent training
Completion of GIA diamond lab course and any other required education, if offered
Completion of REEDS University and REEDS IT trainings and modules as required
Flexible schedule and possible travel up to 10%
Ability to perform repetitive movement and light lifting of less than 25 lbs
Ability to perform tasks while sitting for extended periods
Vision and hearing necessary to perform required tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation program
Merchandise discounts
401(k)
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Smoke-free and drug-free environment