Assistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & Confectionery

Dufry Careers•East Rutherford, NJ

17d•$70,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Requires 5 years of retail operations or merchandising experience
3+ years of retail experience
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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