Assistant Buyer, Men's Sportswear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Engage in the selection of vendors and establish partnerships.

• Supply information to monitor inventory efficiency and analyze vendor profitability.

• Provide data and insights for price adjustments and assist with online price updates.

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

• Manage revisions to buy sheets and address discrepancies.

• Supervise the creation and dispatch of purchase orders by offshore Merchandise Assistants to brand partners.

• Ensure prompt delivery and accuracy of order information.

• Facilitate communication between Merchandise Assistants and brand partners, resolving or escalating issues as needed.

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

• Communicate changes in receipt flow to the offshore team and maintain POs for correct shipping timelines, order quantities, and visibility of on-order items.

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

• Organize market appointments and occasionally participate in NY market events.

• Aid Buyer style-out sessions by coordinating logistics and preparing insights for assortment presentations.

• Initiate strategic product assortments to enhance sales and brand development.

• Serve as the primary contact for execution queries and feedback from brand partners and internal teams.

• Analyze business performance with Assistant Planners and communicate detailed style insights to Buyers.

• Suggest in-season actions and assist in the preparation for monthly Open-To-Buy (OTB) meetings.

• Oversee markdown schedules and ensure offshore execution of price adjustments, RTVs, and associated activities.

• Collaborate with offshore reporting teams to create custom Buying reports and maintain reporting views along with delivery schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• Effectively manages ambiguity, is a self-starter, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates strong accountability and the ability to multitask and prioritize independently.

• Quickly generates a variety of problem-solving approaches, including innovative ideas.

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, being both direct and diplomatic, and quickly earns trust from others.

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

• Open to new viewpoints and willing to explore different methods of working.

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

• Exhibits strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Capable of effective communication both verbally and in writing.

• Proficient in computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

• Experienced in RFS, AMS, PCW, and NuOrder.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at 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 for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental coverage).

• An exceptional employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.