Category / Buyer Assistant - Candy

Nassau Candy, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation / PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AFLAC

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nassau Candy, Inc. in Hicksville, NY is seeking a detail-oriented administrative support associate to back the Confectionery Category team. The role supports category managers and the buying team by maintaining item data and coordinating with internal departments.

You will generate reports in Excel, assist with vendor and sample requests, and help with data entry in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate Excel and general computer skills required.
• Prior admin support experience in buying or sales within manufacturing or distribution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up new confectionery items and maintain product data.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Art for images, descriptions, and specs.
• Generate reports and manage Excel spreadsheets for pricing and performance.
• Process and coordinate customer sample requests.
• Maintain vendor and broker relationships to support purchasing initiatives.
• Administer vendor chargebacks accurately and timely.
• Provide general administrative support and data entry.
• Communicate effectively with management and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

We are currently hiring a detail-oriented administrative support associate for our exciting Confectionery Category team!

This critical role will provide operational support to the Confectionery Category Managers and buying team. This position plays a critical role in the team's day-to-day purchasing activities by maintaining accurate item data, coordinating with internal departments, and assisting with vendor and reporting needs in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Set up new confectionery items and maintain existing product data in internal systems on a daily and seasonal basis.
• Partner with Marketing and Art departments to ensure product images, descriptions, pack sizes, and specifications are accurate for web and print materials.
• Generate reports and maintain Excel spreadsheets to support Category Managers with pricing, assortment, and performance tracking.
• Process and coordinate customer sample requests.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and brokers to support purchasing and product initiatives.
• Administer and process vendor chargebacks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional administrative, data entry, and departmental support tasks as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall computer skills required.
• Prior experience providing administrative support to a buying or sales team within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating actionable information to management, internal stakeholders, and vendors.
• Resourceful, diligent, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Paid vacation / PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative work environment
• Employee discounts…and more!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving company who promotes from within!