Associate Buyer

Summary

Join Stitch Fix as an Associate Buyer and contribute to our dynamic Merchandising team. You will own a portion of the business within a specific product category, analyzing business performance, executing data-driven actions, and developing financial and product strategies. Responsibilities include curating assortments, presenting strategies to leadership, conducting market analysis, building cross-functional partnerships, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of relevant experience in buying or merchandising, expertise in managing product assortments, a client-first approach, and strong analytical and communication skills. A background in women's outerwear is a plus. Stitch Fix offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including an annual bonus and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Requirements

• You possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising, demonstrated expertise in managing product assortments for both multi-branded retailers and vertical retail environments, driving sales, profitability, and inventory optimization
• You always think about the client first and drive assortment decisions that properly weigh risk versus opportunity
• You are product obsessed and adept at spotting and reacting to trends
• You have worked in an environment where change is constant and you’ve demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility and a solutions-driven approach
• You are an excellent negotiator and build relationships that are rooted in trust and partnership
• You have strong oral and written communication skills and can clearly articulate your strategy to others
• You are proficient in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides) with a strong ability to adapt to and quickly learn new tech tools and software to enhance workflow and productivity
• You are able to travel up to 25-30% of the time

Responsibilities

• Regularly analyze the business and execute actions based on learnings, involving calculated risks and bold decision-making
• Develop sound financial and product strategies aimed at meeting financial targets, delighting our clients and evolving our assortment
• Own curating and creating assortments from all brand partners
• Present strategies and assortments to leadership and cross-functional partners to gain alignment
• Participate in ongoing competitive market analysis, identifying product gaps and white space opportunities that are appropriate for Stitch Fix
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional team members and a wide range of vendor partners
• Work with Planning counterparts to actively and responsibly manage open-to-buy budgets

Preferred Qualifications

A background in women's outerwear is a plus!

Benefits

• This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits
• The salary for US-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus depending on employee and company performance
• In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits