About this opportunity
Hudson lists this Senior Buyer - Magazines opportunity in east rutherford, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us:
HMSHost, a subsidiary of Avolta , is a leader in creating dining for travel venues. With our unmatched portfolio , we operate over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America, including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs. For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler’s journey as exciting as the destination.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
*401(k) retirement plan
*Company paid life insurance
*Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts across all company brands
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Advertised Compensation: $105,100.00 to $127,400.00
Purpose: The Senior Buyer is responsible for selecting titles and managing space, distribution, and promotions for magazines and newspapers in alignment with the company’s goals and current trends for both Duty Free and Duty Paid locations, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demands while maximizing profitability.
Essential Functions:
Selects titles and builds assortments that align with the company objectives, customer preferences and market trends
Monitors industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to proactively identify opportunities and challenges; adjusts assortments accordingly
Manages supplier and vendor relationships, negotiates supply and promotional agreements
Analyzes sales, margin, and other performance metrics to make informed decisions on title mix and copy allocations
Manages space and distribution, including planograms and copy allocations by store
Supports the scan-based trading (SBT) process so magazines and newspapers scan correctly in store and post to the right supplier
Communicates price and UPC changes to Master Data and categorizes items by sub-class
Plans and executes promotional displays, marketing activations, and digital campaigns with publishers
Maintains accurate records of promotion contracts and supports collections
Supports ongoing and annual category budgeting
Reporting Relationship : The Senior Buyer reports into the Senior Category Director
Major Interdependencies: Planning, Space Planning, Supply Chain, Revenue, Global Buying teams, Marketing, and Operations
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :
Education and Experience:
The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years:
In a leadership role: Requires 2 years of experience supervising a team of buyers engaged in executing magazine category programs
In a technical role: Requires 6 years as a buyer
A bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 6-year requirement
In the industry: 3-5 years of retail experience
Specialized Training:
Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of the xhmxlyz buying function
Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
Knowledge of the magazine and newspaper industry, including scan-based trading
Knowledge of financial tools and concept profitability; ability to understand and use market research and market trend information to maximize profitability
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Power BI
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically and independently with constantly changing priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written communication and interpersonal communication skills
Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments
Location/Travel:
This position is based at our North America Support Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey
May require up to 25% travel
Worksite address
east rutherford, NJ, 07073, US
Who can apply
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