Charles Mayer is a family-owned home retailer founded in Indianapolis in 1840 — the exclusive retailer in the state for some of the world's finest European china, crystal, flatware, and home décor. The Role We're looking for someone to assist our buyer with the admin side of managing purchase orders, replenishments, etc. What You'll Do Place purchase orders with vendors Track open orders — what's confirmed, what's shipped, what's late Follow up with vendors on ship dates, backorders, and substitutions Monitor what's selling and flag items for reorder Maintain vendor records: contacts, terms, minimums, lead times Travel to market once or twice a year to support vendor relationships and order writing Support both in-store and digital merchandising strategies Place special orders for customers What We're Looking For Organized and reliable with follow-up Clear written communication — much of this is email with vendors Comfortable in spreadsheets Able to travel for market once or twice a year Interest in home, tabletop, gift, and design Experience or interest in retail or buying is a plus Hours Five to ten hours per week to start, with more around market and in the fall before the holidays. There's lots of potential to grow into additional other roles in our business to create a full-time role.

Pay:

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 - 20.0 per week

Work Location:

In person