Assistant Buyer - Seasonal

Company : Big Lots
Location : Columbus, OH, 43224
Posted Date : 7 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Retail
Occupation : Assistant Buyer
Job Details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Creates and prepares purchase orders and ensures they are accurate and complete for input into the system. Researches and resolves purchase order discrepancies or issues.
2. Maintains open to buy files and tracks orders.
3. Collects and researches information. Prepares various presentations, reports, queries, etc. and distributes as needed.
4. Coordinates and ensures the efficient execution of the end-to-end sample process for assigned categories.
5. Reviews and ensures quality pre-ticketing, signage, and marketing accuracy.
6. Assists with merchandise and assortment planning and merchandise presentation development.
7. Coordinates attribute sheets and SKU setup, along with data maintenance.
8. Understands and supports the financial metrics of the assigned categories and may participate in vendor meetings and negotiations.
9. Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the reporting management team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
2. One to three years of retail experience preferred.
3. Strong communication, prioritization, collaboration, and organization skills required.
4. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
5. Systems savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
6. Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
1. Creates and prepares purchase orders and ensures they are accurate and complete for input into the system. Researches and resolves purchase order discrepancies or issues.
2. Maintains open to buy files and tracks orders.
3. Collects and researches information. Prepares various presentations, reports, queries, etc. and distributes as needed.
4. Coordinates and ensures the efficient execution of the end-to-end sample process for assigned categories.
5. Reviews and ensures quality pre-ticketing, signage, and marketing accuracy.
6. Assists with merchandise and assortment planning and merchandise presentation development.
7. Coordinates attribute sheets and SKU setup, along with data maintenance.
8. Understands and supports the financial metrics of the assigned categories and may participate in vendor meetings and negotiations.
9. Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the reporting management team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
2. One to three years of retail experience preferred.
3. Strong communication, prioritization, collaboration, and organization skills required.
4. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
5. Systems savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
6. Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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