Merchandise Buyer

Boeing•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) - Merchandising and Experience Team plays a vital role in supporting our internal and external venues by developing, recommending, and delivering merchandise solutions that reflect Boeing’s brand and meet customer needs. We are seeking a motivated Boeing Recognition and Boeing Store Buyer to join our team with a proven track record in the branded merchandise industry. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple milestones, adaptable to changing requirements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and customer-focused, with strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in buying, brand, retail, or merchandising roles.
3+ years working independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.
3+ years communicating effectively (verbal and written) with leaders and colleagues.
Ability to brief stakeholders of project status and performance.
3+ years working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Able and willing to travel 20% of the time domestically (once a quarter)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Brand Management, Business, or related field.
Experience with data analysis to drive assortment and pricing decisions.
Experience with CounterPoint POS or similar retail systems.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate to develop and execute the merchandise strategy for assigned retail and Boeing Recognition Program (BRP) categories; partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with company goals, brand standards, and market trends across multiple sales channels.
Project-manage collections and buys for the team, coordinating timelines, purchase orders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-time assortment delivery.
Curate and manage hard-goods product assortments using customer insights, sales performance, and market trends.
Lead initiatives to develop and customize exclusive products that align with brand standards.
Own product selection and lifecycle: monitor performance, manage assortment balance, and optimize Boeing recognition catalogs.
Establish and maintain supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, high-quality products, and reliable delivery.
Continuously monitor industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to inform purchasing and assortment decisions.
Track sales across channels, evaluate product performance, and adjust assortments, pricing, and product lifecycle to meet sales targets and maximize profitability.
Collaborate closely with BBE teams, Marketing, IT, Operations, and Boeing Communications & Brand stakeholders to deliver consistent employee and customer experience.
Research and monitor the existing vendor base to identify new product and sourcing opportunities.
Negotiate terms and build vendor partnerships to secure preferential pricing, exclusive offerings, and support for markdowns.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with BBE processes, including trademark usage, sample handling, defective claims, shipping, and routing guidelines.
Communicate product and sales trends to the merchandise team and stakeholders.
Conduct store visits as necessary to evaluate product performance and ensure effective site merchandising.
Attend trade shows and industry events as needed to stay current on product trends and strengthen supplier relationships.
As needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

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