Biggest Challenges Faced by an Assistant Buyer at REVOLVE
As an Assistant Buyer at REVOLVE, Viviana finds that "prioritizing different tasks" is the biggest challenge due to the high volume of responsibilities and the need to address everything "in a really timely fashion" while working directly with the supply chain for numerous brands. Successfully navigating this requires adaptability to ensure the most important tasks are handled effectively.
Prioritization, Time Management, Adaptability, Supply Chain, Problem-Solving
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Viviana Montalvo
Assistant Buyer
REVOLVE
Emory, Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Finance
Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Prioritizing tasks is a major challenge due to the high volume and variety of responsibilities.
2. The role requires adaptability to handle various tasks and urgent matters effectively.
3. Working directly with the supply chain for numerous brands necessitates timely responses and actions.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
The biggest challenge in the role would probably be prioritizing different tasks. There's so much that comes up and so many different things you need to handle at once.
Everything does need to be addressed in a timely fashion because you're working directly with the supply chain for so many different brands. So, being able to prioritize the most important tasks and just being adaptable is key.