How much does a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. make in Portland, ME? The average Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary in Portland, ME is $76,049 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $68,185 and $86,568. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $61,026 Portland,ME February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $68,185 Portland,ME February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $76,049 Portland,ME February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $86,568 Portland,ME February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $96,145 Portland,ME February 26, 2024
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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Pricing: Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.

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Data entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Job Description for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr., the first career path typically starts with a Merchandise Buyer position, and then progresses to Merchandise Buyer, Sr..

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Merchandise Planner, Sr. position, and then progresses to Merchandise Planning Manager.

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Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr., the highest Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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