Associate Assistant Buyer

Boeing • Renton, WA

94d • $59,500 - $80,500

About The Position

The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) - Merchandising and Experience Team plays a vital role in supporting our internal venues by developing, recommending, and delivering merchandise solutions to our internal customers. We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Assistant Buyer to join our team in Renton, WA. This Specialist will be a self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines and commitments. The ideal candidate is customer-focused with the ability to engage and communicate effectively across all service levels.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• 1+ years of experience in a role that required the capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• 1+ years of experience in a customer service role.
• 1+ years of experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues.
• 1+ years of experience in a role that required attention to detail.
• 1+ years of experience working in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data analysis and problem resolution.
• Experience with the CounterPoint Point of Sale system.
• Capability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supports with product selection, monitors product performance, and maintains a balanced and optimized merchandise internal catalogs.
• Assists with discontinuing or suspending Stock Keeping Unit (SKUs) and making necessary updates to internal catalogs (e.g., copy changes).
• Supports price changes by updating retail, cost, and year levels as needed.
• Creates new SKUs and ensure they are published accurately.
• Assists internal teams in responding to customer service inquiries by updating relevant tools and systems to provide accurate and timely order status information to customers.
• Supports with the release of Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), cancels backorders, and maintain the R&R Recognition Program Exception Report.
• Supports internal projects and requests through quoting, development, production, shipping, and delivery stages.
• Assists with writing and tracking purchase orders using the Counterpoint POS system.
• Provides input to BBE internal teams on operational improvements related to order fulfillment.
• Collaborates closely with BBE internal teams, marketing, IT, and operations to deliver the expected employee experience.
• Researches and monitors the existing vendor base and industry trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships to leverage Boeing as a preferred customer, securing favorable pricing, exclusive offerings, and markdown/claims assistance.
• Monitors vendor performance and ensure compliance with BBE processes, including trademark usage, sample handling, defective claims, shipping, and routing guidelines.
• Communicates product and sales trends with the merchandise team.
• Attends local trade shows and industry events, as needed, to stay informed on product trends and build relationships with suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees