Assistant Buyer, Accessories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Engage in the selection and partnership of vendors.

• Supply information for assessing inventory efficiency and analyzing vendor profitability.

• Provide data and conduct analysis for pricing adjustments while assisting with online price updates.

• Collaborate with Buyers, Associate Buyers, and brand partners to collect and confirm order information.

• Maintain buy sheets and resolve any discrepancies in orders.

• Supervise the offshore Merchandise Assistants in the creation and transmission of purchase orders.

• Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of purchase order details.

• Manage communications between Merchandise Assistants and brand partners, addressing or escalating issues as necessary.

• Offer allocation guidance to the Planning Allocation team and assist in managing allocations for high-touch categories like Designer.

• Communicate any changes in receipt flow and ensure purchase orders correctly reflect shipping windows, order quantities, and on-order items.

• Prepare Buyers for Market by providing insights on historical performance, emerging trends, and customer preferences.

• Coordinate market appointments and occasionally attend the New York market.

• Assist in Buyer style-out sessions by organizing logistics and preparing insights for assortment presentations.

• Initiate strategic product assortments aimed at enhancing sales and brand growth.

• Serve as the primary contact for execution inquiries and feedback from cross-functional and brand partners.

• Review business performance with Assistant Planners and relay bottoms-up style insights to Buyers.

• Suggest in-season actions and assist in preparing for monthly OTB sessions.

• Oversee markdown schedules and manage the offshore execution of price changes and RTVs.

• Work in collaboration with offshore reporting teams to create customized Buying reports and maintain reporting views and delivery timelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Capable of managing ambiguity effectively, a self-starter, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Exhibits strong accountability and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks independently.

• Generates a variety of quick problem-solving approaches, including innovative and novel ideas.

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, able to be both direct and diplomatic while quickly gaining trust.

• Has a proven history of achieving positive outcomes through objectives and measures in a large, complex organization.

• Open-minded towards new perspectives and willing to explore new methodologies.

• Strong understanding of retail mathematics, including markup, margin planning, open-to-buy, and inventory productivity metrics (WOS, T/O, GMROI).

• Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/Docs/Slides.

• Familiarity with RFS, AMS, PCW, and NuOrder systems.

• 1–2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer, ideally in a major department store.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a company undergoing growth and transformation.

• Access to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer, spanning retail, distribution, digital, and corporate sectors.

• Comprehensive benefits package available for all eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Exceptional employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• A range of additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities.