Salary $73,041   This position closes on 08/28/2025. This is not a remote position. Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans first for an amazing career!   Since 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran-facing, providing reasonably priced goods and services for the comfort and well-being of America’s Veterans. The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Assistant Buyer in the Retail division.   DUTIES:   Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Analytical Thinking & Strong Business Acumen: Execute retail sales, margin, assortment, and inventory plans. Develop and implement strategies to ensure financial targets are met. Brand & Buying Strategy: Support the development and execution of brand and product line strategies by analyzing customer preferences, sales trends, and market performance. Forecasting: Maximize business opportunity while minimizing financial liability through Open to Buy forecasts, managing receipts, pricing, and monthly markdown strategies that support sales and profitability goals. Collaboration: Partner with Marketing to build a strong advertising strategy within your product categories. Manage vendor relationships and supplier/partner contracts. Product & Market Awareness: Analyze market trends to understand competition, pricing, marketing concepts, and trends. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed. Travel: Occasional travel will be required.   VCS offers competitive benefits, including: Opportunities for career advancement. Childcare Subsidy Program. No nights. Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance. Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays. Federal Retirement, Pension. Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass). Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.