Assistant Buyer, Accessories

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client

The organization operates as a leading multi-brand luxury retailer, managing several high-end retail brands. It addresses the challenge of delivering personalized luxury shopping experiences through a combination of a broad store network, e-commerce platforms, and partnerships with renowned brands. The company leverages customer data and technology to shape the future of luxury retail.

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Buyer, Accessories supports the buying team by managing vendor partnerships, monitoring inventory productivity, and analyzing vendor profitability. This role plays a crucial part in optimizing product assortments and pricing strategies, contributing to efficient inventory management and enhanced sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with buyers, associate buyers, and brand partners to confirm order details and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee purchase order creation and transmission by offshore teams, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Provide allocation guidance to planning teams and manage allocations for key categories
• Communicate receipt flow changes and maintain purchase order accuracy
• Prepare buyers for market events through performance insights and coordination
• Support style-out sessions and assist in developing strategic product assortments
• Serve as primary contact for execution inquiries across multiple departments
• Monitor business performance and recommend in-season actions
• Manage markdown schedules and oversee price change execution
• Collaborate with reporting teams to generate and maintain custom buying reports

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably in a major department store
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity
• Strong accountability, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Creative problem-solving with openness to new approaches
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of retail math concepts including markup, margin planning, and inventory productivity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and relevant systems (RFS, AMS, PCW, NuOrder)

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Salary range $59,000 to $79,000, varying by geographic location and other job-related factors

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability insurance