Assistant Buyer – Women’s Contemporary Fashion

About the role

The Assistant Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the Buying Team has the operational and administrative support needed to execute seamless inventory planning. This position is designed to provide a clear growth path to becoming a future buyer, allowing you to learn, contribute, and refine your expertise in fashion merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Managing and entering data – ensuring every purchase order, inventory attribute, and vendor detail is accurately recorded.
• Tracking shipments & deliveries – communicating inventory tracking and delivery dates to operations and stylists.
• Reconciling vendor payments – verifying and managing financial details to maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Handling RTVs (Return to Vendor) & consignment management – facilitating swaps, returns, and ensuring product flow aligns with business needs.
• Customer Special Orders – placing orders for specific merchandise needed.
• Assisting in receiving – helping to check in new inventory, ensuring accuracy in shipments, and coordinating with the warehouse team.

Requirements

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills – comfortable with formulas, data organization, and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret sales data and inventory trends.
• Meticulous organization – able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
• Good with numbers & money math – skilled at handling invoices, pricing, and reconciliations.
• A passion for fashion – understanding trends and inventory needs in a fast-paced environment.