Hudson · 6 days ago
Assistant Buyer
East Rutherford, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expHudson is a leading player in global travel retail and food & beverage, operating over 2,000 stores across various travel venues. The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer by contributing to merchandise selection and ensuring alignment with market trends and strategic objectives.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRetail
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
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
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-02-01IPO
2013-01-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Brian Quinn
Executive Vice President | Deputy Chief Executive Officer ➤ Growth Initiatives
Ryan Scanlan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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