Buy Ready Specialist

24 Seven Talent; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 71,635,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Buy Ready Specialist in Tampa for a 6-12 month contract. The role supports the Production Art Team, handles production calendars, and ensures on-time delivery with a hybrid onsite/work-from-home schedule.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 5+ years in retail wholesale; proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and MS Office is expected. Apparel/construction experience is a plus, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Sports affinity

Education

Associate degree in Arts or related field

5+ years experience in retail or wholesale

Apparel/construction experience a plus

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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