Future Buyer Administrative Assistant

Hobby Lobby is seeking candidates to fill future entry-level Buyer Administrative Assistant positions. Hobby Lobby is the largest privately-owned arts-and-crafts retailer in the world.

We believe people are our greatest asset and provide over 43,000 employees a culture of family in the work environment We have nearly 1,000 stores in 47 states that offer over 70,000 items to our customers.

These stores are supported by the over 10 million square feet of office, manufacturing and distribution campus located in Oklahoma City.

Description Full-time Hobby Lobby Buyer Administrative Assistants enjoy : A starting wage of $18.50 an hour Monday through Friday work weeks In-Office hours of 8am-5pm every day As a growing company, this position offers room for growth.

Future Buyer Administrative Assistants will collaborate with other admins, buyers and vendors to procure the desired product selection to meet the needs of Hobby Lobby's customers.

Responsibilities Place and process purchase orders Communicate with international and domestic vendors Communicate with other departments Track domestic and international shipments Review and proof product packaging Generate reports Provide scheduling assistance Process documentation Labeling and maintaining merchandise samples Vet incoming calls for buyers Execute other administrative duties Love working in a fast-paced environment A master multi-tasker with an upbeat attitude Possess a genuine desire to meet the needs of others, being empathetic and patient Can follow established filing methods, such as content, purpose, user criteria, chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order for physical and electronic filling Actively listen and respond to needs quickly, using problem-solving skills Understand the importance of deadlines but can pivot quickly Microsoft Office experience with the following programs : Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website Able to use office equipment such as printer / copier / scanning machines and multi-line phones Math Skills Understand the basic math functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Must have an accurate and minimum data entry speed of 17 words per minute Clearly expresses thoughts in written and spoken form.

Education Experience Combination of 2 + years' work experience or education in related field " Benefits include : Competitive Wages Medical, Dental and Prescription Plan 401(k) Program with company match Paid Vacation Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO) Employee Discount Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Flexible Spending Plan Holiday Pay Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus Chaplain Services on campus Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (877) 303-4547.