Assistant Buyer
Location: Grand Rapids, MI Are you detail-oriented, organized and ready to jump into a fast-paced environment? Join the team at Notions Marketing, a leading arts and crafts distribution company, where creativity meets precision, and every day brings something new. We’re currently seeking an Assistant Buyer to support our Merchandising team in a hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). This position is ideal for someone with strong Excel skills and experience in retail or manufacturing who thrives on collaboration, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and brings a proactive, can-do attitude to everything they do. What You’ll Do:
- Assist the Merchandising team with daily operational tasks.
- Support the supplier onboarding process to ensure seamless integration.
- Input new products into our database and prepare them for market launch, following established procedures.
- Maintain accurate product records, including pricing, availability, channel restrictions, and specifications.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of samples, sales collateral, and product updates.
- Review and support product copy and pricing for print, email marketing, and promotional assets to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Assist with promotional setup, communication, and post-campaign performance reviews.
- Review and reconcile item attributes and pricing discrepancies.
- Resolve escalated product issues from customer service, operations, sales, purchasing, and supply chain teams.
- Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to foster effective partnerships .
- Associate’s degree required
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
- Experience in retail or manufacturing environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and work with a sense of urgency
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Hybrid schedule : 3 days in-office, 2 days remote each week
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
At Notions Marketing we blend creativity with operational excellence. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while helping to bring creative products to the market. Pay & Perks
- Starting pay from $19 per hour
- Medical Insurance , d ental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday Pay (7 holidays annually)
- Employee Discounts
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