Assistant Buyer, Museum Store
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for a
motivated individual to assist in the operation of a dynamic museum store.
Reporting to the Manager of Retail Operations, the incumbent will provide
direct support to the buying function by performing a variety of
administrative and retail management duties including ordering and
tracking, inventory and purchase order management, and vendor
communication. Additionally he/she assists in the museum store, working on
the sales floor as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
· Enters new inventory items into POS inventory system; creates and
tracks purchase orders.
· Maintains POS system including integrity of data and generation and
analysis of reports; assists Retail Accountant with monthly inventory
reconciliation.
· Reviews sell-through by vendor, exhibition, and merchandise
classification; sets inventory min-max levels for basic merchandise.
· Analyzes historical sales activity and current sell-through to
maintain appropriate inventory levels in basic merchandise categories;
monitors sales of exhibition-related merchandise and recommends re-orders
based on sell-through.
· Re-orders basic and exhibition-related merchandise.
· Processes all inventory markdowns, price changes, and adjustments.
· Maintains vendor and merchandise source files for the buying office;
reviews vendor price lists for cost changes; reviews retail pricing as
necessary.
· Assists with basic inventory management.
· Coordinates all Special Orders including merchandise ordered for
rental clients.
· Assists with the organization and production of special events for
the museum store.
· Works with Manager of Retail Operations on sales and inventory
forecasting and the budget process.
· Under the direction of the Assistant Manager of Retail Operations,
assists with the day-to-day running of the retail store including training
and supervision of volunteers.
· Provides miscellaneous administrative support to Manager of Retail
Operations as needed; attends and documents vendor meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
§ BA/BS preferred.
§ Three (3) years of retail experience, including at least one (1) year
as an assistant buyer, merchandise planner, or in a related merchandising
role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Previous museum or non-profit experience preferred.
§ Solid computer skills, including Word and Excel.
§ Experience with computerized POS/inventory management system strongly
preferred. Knowledge of RetailPro a plus.
§ Strong analytical and organizational skills; extremely
detail-oriented, dependable, and conscientious.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to accurately perform basic bookkeeping tasks; cash handling
and reconciliation skills.
· Ability to: deal with museum staff, volunteers and the general public
in a courteous, helpful, and efficient manner; problem solve and exercise
good judgment and diplomacy at all times; prioritize tasks and meet
deadlines.
· Ability to: work independently; demonstrate integrity, flexibility,
and initiative.
· Ability to work weekend and some evening hours.
COMPENSATION
$16.88-20.27/hr. with excellent benefits package*
*Please note: 1. New hires start at the beginning of the salary range. 2.
This position is represented by SEIU 790
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at www.asianart.org or
Send a letter of interest and resume as soon as possible to:
HUMAN RESOURCES,
Asian Art Museum,
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
FAX: 415-861-2359
EOE
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