Assistant Buyer - Off Price, (NYC Office) Hybrid

Essential Functions

• Identify and present trends & risks, resolves issues, and recognizes opportunities for designated areas through analysis of business results from multiple sources
• Manage assortment planning for designated areas by analyzing style performance, and identifying future assortment needs to drive business results
• Utilize merchandising systems to drive business results and place orders
• Analyze, forecast, and ensure season codes are accurate for the promotional and permanent markdown process
• Manage the advertising strategy by projecting advertising sales with Buyer, analyzing event results and creating the assortment and promotional strategy for their designated areas
• Develop and manage seasonal and monthly visual needs through partnership with the Visual Merchandising team
• Drive the sample process by providing samples and securing images through online content for and being a liaison between E-Commerce and vendors
• Present buying strategy in business meetings with Buying, Planning, Allocation, DMM and other cross functional team members
• Make and present recommendations for replenishment and follow up on results for future replenishment opportunities
• React to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner

Special Projects

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Work Experience

• Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems required
• Corporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner) required
• Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activities
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendors
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
• Strong organization skills
• Capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
• Proactive mindset
• Curiosity for product and customer insights
• Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
• Ability to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysis
• Identify market trends and color concepts

Pay Range

$50,000 - $65,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.