Assistant Buyer

Manage, maintain, and update fashion SKUs across merchandising systems, ensuring accuracy of cost, attributes, sourcing, and lifecycle status Support trend-driven assortment changes across apparel, footwear, and accessories categories Monitor SKU readiness for pricing, promotions, and site merchandising launches Track in-season sell-through and flag early markdown or reorder candidates based on performance data Manage fashion product listings across third-party marketplace channels such as Amazon and Walmart Marketplace Coordinate item setup, attribute enrichment, and content updates for marketplace-listed fashion SKUs Monitor marketplace performance metrics and surface anomalies or opportunities Assist with marketplace promotional setups, pricing parity checks, and vendor funding alignment Execute approved pricing updates and markdown cadences Perform competitive price checks and basic price validation Support promotional execution and post-event data readiness Liaise with fashion vendors regarding item setup, content needs, size/fit specifications, and follow-ups Coordinate with Fulfillment, Accounting/AP, Customer Care, Marketing, and Site Merchandising to resolve issues Prepare and maintain reports on SKU performance, pricing changes, promotions, assortment health, and marketplace metrics Build proficiency in fashion merchandising KPIs including sell-through rate, revenue per SKU, margin contribution, weeks of supply, and return rate Track and summarize fashion trend data and competitive insights for Buyer strategy conversations Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or a related analytical role Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments High attention to detail with strong follow-through and accountability Experience with PIM/ERP systems; Oracle preferred Exposure to marketplace platforms such as Amazon Seller Central and Walmart Marketplace Familiarity with fashion product attributes, sizing standards, and seasonal merchandise calendars Exposure to pricing, promotions, or SKU lifecycle management in a fashion or apparel context Retail or eCommerce merchandising experience, preferably in apparel, footwear, or accessories Demonstrated interest in progressing into a Buyer role within a fashion merchandising environment Curiosity, adaptability, and openness to learning AI-enabled tools and evolving workflows Core Competencies Proficient in managing and analyzing fashion SKUs across merchandising systems, with a strong focus on pricing, promotions, and marketplace performance metrics. Demonstrates expertise in fashion merchandising KPIs and a solid foundation in cross-functional collaboration within fast-paced environments. Highest-signal resume keywords Merchandising Experience Strong Excel Skills PIM/ERP Systems Experience Marketplace Platform Familiarity Fashion Product Knowledge ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills SKU Management Data Analysis Pricing Strategy Promotional Execution Competitive Price Checks Trend Analysis Performance Metrics Monitoring Content Updates Item Setup Coordination Lifecycle Management Soft Skills Attention to Detail Strong Follow-Through Accountability Curiosity Adaptability Industry Keywords Fashion Merchandising Apparel Footwear Accessories Retail ECommerce SKU Lifecycle Management Seasonal Merchandise Calendars Vendor Coordination Cross-Functional Collaboration Tools & Technologies Oracle Amazon Seller Central Walmart Marketplace #J-18808-Ljbffr