Notions Marketing- Assistant Buyer (Grand Rapids, MI)

Job Title: Assistant Buyer (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)
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 a Buyer Assistant 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.

What We’re Looking For:

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

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote each week
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Why Join Us?
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
Free dental 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

Department: Buyers
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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