Retail Assistant Buyer

Applicants must be located in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

POSITITION SCOPE: The Retail Assistant Buyer works directly with the Product Development team to determine, develop, and resource product assortments that support the Retail businesses.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Working with the company’s Retail Product Development team to determine resources for development for the company’s assigned retail shop.
• Manage the integrity of the inventory management system to include; establishing UPC codes, ensuring proper ticketing resources, product packaging coordination, and direct inventory transfers for stock balancing when appropriate
• Manages and maintains communications with IP owner for submissions of all products and product samples requiring review and approval
• Able to troubleshoot the POS system and inventory management system
• Manages open Purchase Order integrity as a conduit between supplier / IE Financial system and the Product team
• Managing Open-to-Buy budget as directed
• Manage weekly Stock/Resales reporting and best-selling item updates
• Forecasts re-orders based on sell-thru and lead times. Places re-orders as required
• Purchase Order creation including SKU & Barcode. Maintain PO tracker system
• Develop and maintain product ticketing process for pricing objectives and inventory management
• May include overnight travel to exhibition retail sites and industry trade shows/meetings

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Some retail buying experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Creative writing and naming abilities
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Business Central a plus
• Experience in merchandise planning/inventory a plus

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
• Ability to life 50 pounds occasionally for the purpose of moving equipment on and off shelves.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Capability to read, write, and understand English.
• Skilled in the use of computer and office equipment.
• Proficient in activities requiring manual dexterity of both hands.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally based on business need to support our global exhibitions and product resourcing efforts.
• Primarily an onsite position.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Imagine Exhibitions Inc. reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.