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The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) - Merchandising and Experience Team plays a vital role in supporting our internal venues by developing, recommending, and delivering merchandise solutions to our internal customers.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Assistant Buyer to join our team in Renton, WA. This Specialist will be a self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines and commitments. The ideal candidate is customer-focused with the ability to engage and communicate effectively across all service levels.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports with product selection, monitors product performance, and maintains a balanced and optimized merchandise internal catalogs

• Assists with discontinuing or suspending Stock Keeping Unit (SKUs) and making necessary updates to internal catalogs (e.g., copy changes)

• Supports price changes by updating retail, cost, and year levels as needed

• Creates new SKUs and ensure they are published accurately

• Assists internal teams in responding to customer service inquiries by updating relevant tools and systems to provide accurate and timely order status information to customers

• Supports with the release of Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), cancels backorders, and maintain the R&R Recognition Program Exception Report

• Supports internal projects and requests through quoting, development, production, shipping, and delivery stages

• Assists with writing and tracking purchase orders using the Counterpoint POS system

• Provides input to BBE internal teams on operational improvements related to order fulfillment

• Collaborates closely with BBE internal teams, spaneting, IT, and operations to deliver the expected employee experience

• Researches and monitors the existing vendor base and industry trends to identify new product opportunities

• Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships to leverage Boeing as a preferred customer, securing favorable pricing, exclusive offerings, and spandown/claims assistance

• Monitors vendor performance and ensure compliance with BBE processes, including tradespan usage, sample handling, defective claims, shipping, and routing guidelines

• Communicates product and sales trends with the merchandise team

• Attends local trade shows and industry events, as needed, to stay informed on product trends and build relationships with suppliers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• 1+ years of experience in a role that required the capability to work both independently and collaboratively

• 1+ years of experience in a customer service role

• 1+ years of experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues

• 1+ years of experience in a role that required attention to detail

• 1+ years of experience working in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with data analysis and problem resolution

• Experience with the CounterPoint Point of Sale system

• Capability to identify and implement process improvements

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for: $59,500 – $80,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 21, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.