Entry Level Assistant Buyer

\\About the Opportunity

Working within a highly visible new category for the Company, the Shipping & Packaging Assistant Buyer will help our Category Team maintain inventory levels in over 50 warehouse locations throughout the country. An inherent team-player, this role works cross-functionally to oversee stock, monitor purchase orders and maintain accurate pricing; helping to determine company buying needs by analyzing market trends, customer demand, economic conditions and year-over-year variance.

This role is set in a Hybrid work environment, meaning employees will work partly remote and partly in-office, with in-office time required for training. The primary reporting in-office location for this role is our Corporate Headquarters, located in Brockton, MA. Semi-regular travel to our Boston Seaport warehouse is also required and will be based on business need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in buying and maintaining inventory at the best possible pricing, in accordance with Department and Company goals.
• Monitor daily purchasing reports, such as: Daily Fill Rate, Daily Overdue Purchasing Orders, Stock Inventory On-Hand, Daily Inventory Ins/Outs, Open Backorders, Orders not Invoicing, etc.
• Compile monthly reporting for Buyers and/or Senior Buyers.
• Proactively follow up and follow through with internal and external teams for resolution on issues, such as delinquent orders or backorders.
• Communicate and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to manage multiple vendor lines.
• Regularly place purchase orders while reviewing sales cost accuracy, freight and other miscellaneous charges and discounts.
• Review strategic substitutions for accuracy and compliance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for problem-solving, with a strong grasp of business math.
• Must be adaptable, able to drive multiple tasks and projects to timely, accurate completion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships.
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to read & write in English.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, particularly using data sets to problem solve, with a strong ability to achieve results
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels inside the organization and within the vendor community via phone, email, video conferencing and in-person interactions

Education and/or Experience

• Must already possess a Bachelor's degree, or will possess a Bachelor's degree upon 2026 graduation.
• For entry-level employees, 0 years of experience are required. Any past experience in retail, warehouse, or logistics is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX, Power BI or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.