Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Buyer
Are you passionate about merchandising, highly organized, and driven to deliver results? We’re seeking an Assistant Buyer to support a fast-paced buying team across children’s footwear and accessories. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned company that values long-term employee growth and brand integrity.
Assistant Buyer Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary ($90K–$110K) plus 20% bonus .
- Medical premiums covered for employee only; family pays up to $200 / month max .
- United Healthcare / UMR medical plus voluntary dental, vision, Aflac, and life insurance.
- 401(k) available.
- Negotiable PTO (flexible for experienced hires; can honor prior accruals).
- Relocation assistance provided.
Assistant Buyer Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum 2+ years of merchandising, buying, or product coordination experience in retail.Strong organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, formatting, reporting).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Assistant Buyer Preferred Background & Skills
2-4 years of footwear experience.Experience with high-end brands (preferred) : Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus.Familiarity with Jesta, Vision, Essentus, Serenade, and Micros is a plus.Assistant Buyer Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support the buying team with purchase orders, product tracking, and inventory updates.Maintain merchandising data, style records, and replenishment schedules in internal systems.Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and marketing to ensure products are ready for launch and presentation.Manage samples for photography, marketing campaigns, and internal reviews.Assist with merchandising projects, planogram updates, and reporting tasks.Apply today and join a high-performing merchandising team!