The Finished Goods Buying Specialist reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Being a Finished Goods Buying Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. In addition, Finished Goods Buying Specialist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Finished Goods Buying Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
The Finished Goods Buying Senior Specialist reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Being a Finished Goods Buying Senior Specialist functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. In addition, Finished Goods Buying Senior Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Finished Goods Buying Senior Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.
The Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I analyzes historical sales, pricing, demand data, market trends, and other statistical metrics to prepare inventory requirement forecasts. Develops inventory replenishment models and forecasts to make purchasing decisions to ensure optimal inventory and stock levels meet customer demand. Being a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I continuously monitors sales, inventory, and buying trends and adjusts stock levels to meet demand. Creates a buying plan and recommends order qualities and pricing to guide inventory replenishment and new purchasing. In addition, Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I maintains data and analytics to refine forecasts, generate reporting and improve replenishment processes. Works with vendors and buyers to facilitate ordering, pricing, and inventory deliveries. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
The Demand Planning & Buying Specialist II analyzes historical sales, pricing, demand data, market trends, and other statistical metrics to prepare inventory requirement forecasts. Develops inventory replenishment models and forecasts to make purchasing decisions to ensure optimal inventory and stock levels meet customer demand. Being a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist II continuously monitors sales, inventory, and buying trends and adjusts stock levels to meet demand. Creates a buying plan and recommends order qualities and pricing to guide inventory replenishment and new purchasing. In addition, Demand Planning & Buying Specialist II maintains data and analytics to refine forecasts, generate reporting and improve replenishment processes. Works with vendors and buyers to facilitate ordering, pricing, and inventory deliveries. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist II work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Demand Planning & Buying Specialist II typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
The Media Buying/Scheduling Specialist IV coordinates the development and execution of media and advertising plans that support the client's overall marketing strategy, tactics, message, and objectives. Responsible for maximizing the impact of advertising campaigns. Being a Media Buying/Scheduling Specialist IV negotiates media buys, pricing, and media placement scheduling with vendors. Uses analytics to design innovative strategies to ensure the client's marketing campaigns reach the target audience. In addition, Media Buying/Scheduling Specialist IV collaborates with stakeholders and vendors to execute plans and control pacing, optimization, and timelines for campaigns. Conducts research on new media strategies, platforms, and channels to utilize for future campaigns or ongoing campaign evolvement. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Media Buying/Scheduling Specialist IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a Media Buying/Scheduling Specialist IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience.