Buyer - Nintendo Stores

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Conducts and analyzes strategic quotes for goods, services, or products. May negotiate costs and select or recommend vendor.

• Analyzes inventory levels, and maintains inventory system, including data intake for product set up

• Processes and issues purchase orders, coordinates with partners to resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies.

• Researches, analyzes, and reports on product and supplier information and makes recommendations when apppropriate.

• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure that goods purchased meet expectations and comply with internal and regulatory requirements.

• Performs demand planning for licensed and exclusive products, and approves forecasts from internal teams

• Manages NOA inventory, including direct-to-consumer and lifecycle maintenance support

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing experience required, with at least one year of experience purchasing inventory to support production operations or within a retail environment.

• Some supply chain or related experience with basic knowledge of receiving, materials management and logistics preferred.

• Intermediate MS Excel and basic Word and Power Point required.

• MS Office proficiency; Oracle and/or Point of Sale knowledge preferred

• Knowledge of Nintendo products preferred.

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job family and broadens capabilities; has worked with and is proficient with current practices and procedures.

• Requires expanded knowledge in own job family and broadens capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent required.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes a base salary range of $77,500 - $124,000 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.