Job Title: Buying Assistant

Job Description

As a Buying Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the buying team by managing and executing tasks related to task creation. You will be responsible for communicating with vendors, the image center, and the fulfillment center community, as well as handling data queries and working with large datasets in Excel. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in retail or e-commerce who thrive in a demanding, team-oriented environment. Strong organizational and computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word, are essential. The ability to problem-solve creatively and drive results for category management is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute all tasks related to tasks creation.Communicate effectively with vendors, image center, and fulfillment center community.Pull data queries and work with large datasets in Excel.Provide ad hoc reporting as needed.Implement your own ideas to support the improvement of team goals.Drive results for specific category management.

Essential Skills

2+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or related field.Experience with order processing and purchase order management systems.Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or inventory management software.Demonstrated experience working with global teams and managing cross-region logistics operations.Proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Supply chain experience.Buying experience.Proficiency in MS Office Suite.Background in retail or e-commerce.

Work Environment

The position is onsite, offering a highly demanding yet collegial environment where teamwork is essential. The role provides opportunities for extension and potential full-time employment. The company is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a non-discriminatory work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hebron, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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