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Assistant International Buyer
IL - Chicago
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Reports To: International Buyer/Drop Ship Supervisor
Job Description
This position is primarily responsible for buying merchandise, commodities, and products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or incentive level, including both durable and nondurable goods in the International Markets. Translation management, copywriting, sales and client support, special order processing, and sales material updates.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily maintenance of International Catalogs including discontinues, price changes, add-ons or substitutions
- Managing Vendor Relationships including T&Cs, service levels, order issues etc.
- Track orders and follow up with vendors regarding any issues
- Processing/formatting and approval of all international invoices
- Processing of international quotes – item selection based on parameters for standard catalogs – pricing of all infinite International catalogs
- Management of global partner relationships – includes interfacing with IT when necessary, all customer service issues, RFPs etc.
- Submit status reports on an as needed basis
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a related field or 2+ years related experience and/or training..
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge or be familiar with Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
- Catalog Copywriting, and Photoshop preferred
Desired Behaviors
- Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Project Management - Coordinates projects.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
- Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback.
Desired Outcomes
- Effective communication with managers and employees
- Project management in an efficient and timely manner
- Data accuracy and confidentiality
- Successful and effective team work
- Meet or exceed all daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Reports To: International Buyer/Drop Ship Supervisor
Job Description
This position is primarily responsible for buying merchandise, commodities, and products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or incentive level, including both durable and nondurable goods in the International Markets. Translation management, copywriting, sales and client support, special order processing, and sales material updates.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily maintenance of International Catalogs including discontinues, price changes, add-ons or substitutions
- Managing Vendor Relationships including T&Cs, service levels, order issues etc.
- Track orders and follow up with vendors regarding any issues
- Processing/formatting and approval of all international invoices
- Processing of international quotes – item selection based on parameters for standard catalogs – pricing of all infinite International catalogs
- Management of global partner relationships – includes interfacing with IT when necessary, all customer service issues, RFPs etc.
- Submit status reports on an as needed basis
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a related field or 2+ years related experience and/or training..
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge or be familiar with Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
- Catalog Copywriting, and Photoshop preferred
Desired Behaviors
- Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Project Management - Coordinates projects.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
- Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback.
Desired Outcomes
- Effective communication with managers and employees
- Project management in an efficient and timely manner
- Data accuracy and confidentiality
- Successful and effective team work
- Meet or exceed all daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
