Buy Ready Specialist

Buy Ready Specialist
Pay: $26.50/hr
Location: Tampa
Hybrid: Onsite Tue-Thur; WFH Mon and Fri
40 hours/week
Duration: 6-12 months (possible extension)

JOB SUMMARY:
Organized, detail oriented, and versatile Buy Ready Specialist with excellent communication skills that supports the Production Art Team in processing seasonal line plans. The Buy Ready specialist executes the production process, including tracking the production calendar and ensuring on-time product delivery.

Responsibilities:
• Supports production art and product development to ensure products are executed with design specifications.
• Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact.
• Executes the requesting and tracking of product components, league samples and on field / on ice strike off’s to ensure accurate league representation.
• Establish and maintain vendor tool box along with internal approval libraries.
• Continuously communicates to all cross functional partners on production updates, approvals, and issues.
• Maintains working relationships with outside partners and vendors.
• Identifies and manages issues to resolution
• Identifies and recommends areas of improvement or efficiency to further strengthen performance in the channel.
• Ensure art files are output ready and available to meet production schedule requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, 5+ years of experience in retail or wholesale a plus. Apparel and construction experience a plus.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure. Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients.
• Intermediate level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Familiarity working within project management systems
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Entry-level production art knowledge
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work effectively and cross-functionally across all teams and departments
• Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.
• Results driven and solutions focused
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Sports fan a plus