Assistant Buyer

Jordache • Full-time • New York, NY, US • 18h ago

Jordache is looking for a motivated Assistant Buyer to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner with the Buyer to drive business strategies for one of our prestigious brands. You will play a key part in selecting assortments and developing promotional strategies to meet the department’s financial goals. We are seeking a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for growing a business.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying Support: Support the Buyer in preparing reports and analysis for key business meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Planning, Allocation, and E-commerce teams to optimize inventory levels and promotional strategies.

Sample Management: Manage samples to present at business review meetings and assortment planning style-outs.

Store Engagement: Conduct regular store visits to evaluate product performance and presentation. Must be available for potential travel to support business objectives.

Trend Tracking: Maintain a pulse on market trends and competitor activity to assist in selecting future seasonal buys.

Requirements:

1-3 years prior experience in a retail buying or planning role.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of Retail Math.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS) and retail management systems.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with corporate teams and store managers.

Ability to work full-time in our Midtown Manhattan office and travel as required.