Assistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & Confectionery

Assistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & Confectionery Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) Employee discounts across all company brands Employee assistance program Training and exciting career growth opportunities Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus *Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details. Advertised Compensation: $70,000 to $73,000 Purpose: The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer, primarily within Duty Free Food & Confection and additional responsibilities across Duty Paid and Food & Beverage lines of business. This role drives product selection, vendor coordination, and day-to-day category execution to support sales and margin performance. Essential Functions: Supports category management by interacting with vendors to gather information for item setup, problem resolution and purchasing of product Analyzes product performance and identifies growth opportunities and liabilities Oversees purchase orders including order writing, changes, cancellations, ensuring key shipments are delivered and processed Supports product selection, pricing, and store merchandising decisions in partnership with Senior Buyer Works as intermediary between buyers and vendors to resolve issues including out of stocks, cost adjustments, and new product selection Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly reports, highlighting noteworthy achievements or possible concerns to the relevant buyer Supports plan-o-gram development and product availability for new store openings Supports vendor onboarding and administration processes Collaborates with the Compliance team to ensure rollout of local marketing promotions Reporting Relationship The Assistant Buyer reports to the Senior Buyer Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years: In a technical role: Requires 5 years of retail operations or merchandising experience A bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 5-year requirement In the industry: 3+ years of retail experience Specialized Training: Training that leads to competency using financial tools; knowledge of concept profitability and how to use market trend information Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience with SAP preferred Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically and independently with constantly changing priorities Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written communication and interpersonal communication skills Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying decisions and to advance the organization’s goals Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances Demonstrated history of maintaining positive work environments Location: This position is based at the North America Support Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey #J-18808-Ljbffr Hudson