Buyer

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is seeking a Buyer to join our team.  This individual maximizes profitability through effective use of buying systems, analysis, market knowledge, maintaining data integrity, and partnering with management in utilizing and maintaining the incentive and freight programs and publisher platforms and Coop agreements.  Participates and provides input in marketing and promotion efforts. Addresses or assists with iQ, EDI, transportation and systems issues as related to assigned publishers.

Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience (4 years in inventory management and purchasing experience)
• 2 years inventory management and purchasing experience OR 2 years in publishing or wholesale or retail bookselling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Buying experience
• Experience using Buying systems or related software
• Proficiency with MS suite particularly Excel, including basic formulas and functions
• Book industry experience or strong passion for books
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams within an organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with management to buy and manage content from large publishers and a selection of small publishers.
• Works with publishers (imprints and/or distribution lines) to buy and return inventory to achieve company goals for fill rate and inventory turns.
• Selects products and submits initial buys based on sales history of comparable titles in collaboration with publisher reps., demonstrates knowledge of market trends, and has a thorough understanding of the impact of marketing and media on the title's sales potential.; maintains inventory levels based on assigned publishers; understands specific needs of customers; maximizes sell-through while maintaining service levels on all new titles.
• Represents the inventory needs of Ingram’s customers to assigned publishers; works with publishers to ensure that Ingram and its customers receive a fair and adequate share of inventory on all titles.
• Works with publishers to assure timely arrival of purchase orders. Expedites and confirms receipt by publisher of hot title orders. Tracks shipments and resolves supply chain problems and inefficiencies.
• Prepares relevant information and assists in formulating a list of objectives for business reviews.  Participates in periodic business reviews and assists in following up on the outcomes of those reviews.
• Participates as a positive team player within the Product team and within the Ingram organization and provides support as a product expert and publisher contact.
• Actively communicates resolution of issues to other Ingram departments.

Hiring Salary Range: $58,298 - $72,657. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to:  the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code

Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

• EOE - Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in EVerify.
• EEO Poster in English 
• EEO Poster in Spanish