Assistant Buyer

Role Overview

The Assistant Buyer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD execution and operational excellence, supporting a Buyer or Associate Buyer in managing day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and cross-functional coordination. This role is a foundational member of the Merchandising team—ensuring operational precision and providing key support that enables categories to deliver for fans. The Assistant Buyer builds essential merchandising skills and cross-functional relationships that create a clear path to progression into an Associate Buyer role. This role partners with teams across Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience to drive a seamless fan experience and achieve business objectives.

How Will You Drive Impact

• Shares competitive and fan insights with the team to inform and strengthen category strategy.
• Tracks promotional and markdown execution to ensure the right products reach fans at the right time and price.
• Champions an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve business goals.
• Sets up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.
• Tracks samples, organizes product information, and supports photo shoots and marketing needs.
• Affirms ownership and execution through consistent analysis of weekly sales, inventory, and margin data.
• Communicates regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
• Embeds Fanatics values into daily operations, decision-making, and team interactions.
• Applies AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
• Uses data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
• Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working.
• Contributes to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Comfort with Excel and merchandising systems; eagerness to learn financial metrics.
• Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.
• Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred, not required.