Associate Buyer, Men's Outerwear

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, developing financial and product strategies, and curating assortments. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. You will present strategies to leadership and manage open-to-buy budgets. Ideal candidates possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising, particularly in men's outerwear, and demonstrate client focus, product obsession, and strong negotiation skills. Stitch Fix offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising, with a strong background in men's outerwear
• Demonstrated expertise in managing product assortments for both multi-branded retailers and vertical retail environments, driving sales, profitability, and inventory optimization
• Always think about the client first and drive assortment decisions that properly weigh risk versus opportunity
• Be product obsessed and adept at spotting and reacting to trends
• Have worked in an environment where change is constant and have demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility and a solutions-driven approach
• Be an excellent negotiator and build relationships that are rooted in trust and partnership
• Have strong oral and written communication skills and can clearly articulate your strategy to others
• Be 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
• Be 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

Demonstrated expertise in managing product assortments for both multi-branded retailers and vertical retail environments, driving sales, profitability, and inventory optimization

Benefits

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