Assistant Buyer

Summary

Join Stitch Fix as an Assistant Buyer and contribute to our innovative approach to fashion retail. Manage a product category, analyzing performance and executing strategies to meet financial goals. Curate assortments, develop product strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present to leadership. Use data-driven decisions to drive category success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact a leading online personal styling service. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in retail buying or merchandising.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a retail buying or merchandising role
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and love learning new systems
• Know retail math and business metrics
• Be knowledgeable about market trends, and have an understanding of client preferences
• Be analytical and enjoy using client feedback to drive assortment decisions
• Have a keen eye for product and experience spotting and reacting to trends across the market
• Be comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve results, and thrive in an environment where you are empowered to make data-driven, bold decisions
• Be detail-oriented, organized and possess effective time management skills and have proven you can thrive in a fast-paced, nuanced environment where bold and proactive decision-making is essential
• Have worked in an environment where change is constant and you’ve demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility and a solutions-driven approach
• Have developed strong negotiation skills
• Have strong oral and written communication skills
• Thrive in a feedback driven environment
• Be able to travel up to 25-30% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to achieve financial and client goals, driving seasonal line plans across brands and partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Buying, Planning, Styling, and Marketing, to ensure a cohesive product assortment and customer experience
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform buying and merchandising decisions
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to optimize profitability and performance
• Monitor and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and client feedback to guide future assortments and improve overall results
• Strategically manage the vendor matrix, maximizing product opportunities and aligning with financial and operational goals
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team discussions, fostering collaboration to meet business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with Vertical Retailers and/or Private Label
• Have Children’s wear experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Annual cash award depending on employee and company performance
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits