Assistant Buyer, Hard Goods

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product information across internal systems, including pricing, product costs, availability, and MAP policies
• Support purchase order management through PO creation, revisions, tracking, maintenance, cancellations, and vendor setup
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, product information, and vendor communication
• Cook up coordination with fulfillment, operations, and vendor partners regarding PO receiving, shipping updates, RTVs, quality issues, and seasonal launches
• Aid in assortment setup and product data management to support accurate and timely product launches
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships while supporting communication related to timelines, product updates, and order management
• Prepare reporting and competitive analysis related to market trends, promotions, and assortment activity for the merchandising team
• Support Buyers and Associate Buyers with operational tasks, project coordination, and execution of seasonal merchandising initiatives
• Maintain strong organization and accuracy across multiple projects, timelines, and systems in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to prioritize deadlines and adapt to changing business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with NetSuite, Shopify, and/or retail systems preferred