AKIRA Assistant Buyer

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ brick-and-mortar stores across the US, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, a distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service, and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position

Assistant Buyer

Location

Chicago, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with Buyers, Planners, Accounting, Quality control, Receiving departments, and vendors to ensure production requirements are followed
• Communicate with vendors any revisions and/or changes to garments expressed by the Buyers
• Assists with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management
• Communicate any changes to existing orders to the Purchase Order department
• Work to consistently obtain Pre-Production and Top of Production samples on time
• Responsible for trying on production samples throughout the day as needed.
• Maintain a library of best-selling styles
• Manage the data and files for production matters
• Organize selling, pull reports for Buyers and ensure that all Purchase Order deliveries are made to the appropriate department
• Begin to effectively utilize the merchandising systems and understand the warehouse process
• Develop and demonstrate basic product knowledge through sharing information with Buyers as a result of competitive shopping.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Team oriented
• Self-motivated
• Has basic computer skills
• Up-beat personality
• Preferred - data entry skills

Benefits and Perks:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type: Full Time In-Office