Assistant Buyer, Kennedy Space Center

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Assistant Buyer to join our Retail team at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, Florida. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Merchandise Manager to support the day-to-day operations of a dynamic retail business that serves millions of guests each year. You will play a critical role in maintaining inventory levels, managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring products are available across multiple retail locations and growing e-commerce channels. As a key liaison between merchandising, warehouse, and store operations, you will help drive a seamless guest shopping experience while supporting a diverse assortment of merchandise ranging from apparel and souvenirs to specialty gifts.

If you are highly organized, analytical, and eager to build a career in retail merchandising and buying, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a unique and fast-paced environment.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $62,354 - $66,800 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Monitor inventory levels, identify replenishment opportunities, and execute reorders to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Manage purchase orders by creating, submitting, and maintaining documentation while resolving quantity, pricing, and receiving discrepancies
• Support vendor relationships by communicating product specifications, order requirements, delivery expectations, and issue resolution needs
• Serve as a liaison between merchandising and store operations by sharing product knowledge, addressing inventory challenges, and coordinating warehouse to store distribution
• Maintain e commerce product listings by managing product setup, updates, and website content accuracy under the direction of the Senior Merchandise Manager
• Coordinate product photography and supplier provided imagery to support online merchandising and enhance product presentation

More about you

• Bachelor's degree in retail merchandising, business, supply chain, or related field preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 year of retail buying experience and inventory planning, preferably with soft-lines, souvenirs, or gifts
• Proficient in Excel and retail reporting tools
• Strong understanding of applicable terms and metrics including COGS, OTB, and Comp Store Analysis
• Must be able to build team relationships

Shift details

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Who we are

Delaware North is the food and beverage, and retail partner at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex since dating back to 1995. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, educational camps and programs, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.