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Hudson · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Buyer - Electronics

East Rutherford, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Hudson, part of Avolta, is a leading global travel retail and food & beverage player. The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer by contributing to merchandise selection aligned with market trends and strategic objectives.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Rebecca Murray

Responsibilities

Interacts with vendors to gather information for item setup, problem resolution and purchasing of product

Analyzes product performance and identifying growth opportunities and liabilities

Oversees purchase orders including order writing, changes, cancellations, ensuring key shipments are delivered and processed

Develops working knowledge of the buying functions including merchandise selection, negotiation, pricing, and store merchandising

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, subsequently highlighting noteworthy achievements or possible concerns to the relevant buyer

Assists in plan-o-gram development

Assists in planning/coordination of availability of products for new store openings

Qualification

Retail experienceBusiness acumenFinancial tools competencyMarket trend analysisProblem resolutionNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years

In a technical role: Requires 3 years in retail

A bachelor's degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 1 of the 3-year requirement

An MBA or a master's level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 1 years of 3-year requirement

In the industry: 3 years of retail experience

Training that leads to competency using financial tools; knowledge of concept profitability and how to use market trend information

Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying decisions and to advance the organizations goals

Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth opportunities

Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Company

Hudson

Glassdoor2.8

Hudson is a travel experience company turning the world of travel into a world of opportunity by being the Traveler’s Best Friend in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist locations across North America.

Founded in 1926

East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.hudsongroup.com/

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