Job Description

Who are we hiring?

Responsible for all licensed and self-sourced non-licensed team merchandise via international and domestic sources for MSG Sports. The Assistant Buyer assists the Senior buyer/Director in ownership of the end-to-end process of managing sales and product development for Knicks and Rangers merchandise.

 

 What will you do?

• Analyzes business performance weekly and works with buyer to take appropriate business actions.
• Maintains assortment sheets and open orders for arena and e-commerce.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders and reorders.
• Manages and processes merchandise invoices and payments, helping to resolve issues/shortages.
• Manages communication with Operations team on PO delivery status. Owns tracking and communication.
• Creates and disseminates product knowledge decks.
• Assists with the merchandise selection process and pre-book orders.
• Create effective working relationships across multiple departments to help facilitate merchandise needs across the organization.
• Takes part in the process of building and upholding relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community.
• Partners with Ecommerce partner to optimize the website based on seasonal business priorities. Scans the site daily to ensure that we are consistent in providing the optimal customer experience
• Under the direction of the buyers, oversee in-store presentation and execution of product placement to ensure MSG is maximizing in store experience, traffic and driving conversion.
• Maintain awareness of sports licensed products and distributions where applicable.
• Demonstrates a passion for Sports and event-based retail.

What do you need to succeed?

• 2+ years of experience in retail, buying, or merchandising
• Experience with inventory management
• Experience with retail math and metrics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to mobilize key stakeholders, and engage with all levels in the organization
• Ability to demonstrate success in managing multiple tasks while under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.)

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment.
• Must be willing to travel to other locations as needed
• Light lifting (Up to 20 lbs.)

 

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