Comprehensive AI automation risk analysis and career outlook for Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products professionals
AI will partially impact Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products roles. With a 47% automation risk, some tasks may be automated, but human skills in creativity, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication remain crucial.
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Based on human expert analysis
This occupation has a moderate risk of AI automation. Some tasks may be automated, but human skills remain important.
Risk assessment based on the "GPTs are GPTs" research by OpenAI, analyzing task-level automation potential.
Latest data from Bureau of Labor Statistics
Detailed breakdown of how AI might impact specific tasks in this role