Assistant Buyer, Kids Footwear + NA
Core
Assistant Buyer supporting buying and planning activities for Kids Footwear and Non Apparel categories, curating assortments, and managing vendor relationships.
Role type
Assistant Buyer (Merchandising)
Builds
Seasonal line plans and product assortments for Stitch Fix clients
Domain
Retail (Kids Footwear & Non Apparel)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Retail buying, merchandising strategies, sales data analysis, open-to-buy budget management, vendor negotiation, market research, competitive analysis, retail math, financial planning, product lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Kids/Footwear/Non Apparel category experience, advanced negotiation, AI-driven retail forecasting tools
Technologies
Google Workspace Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), internal inventory/PLM systems, AI tools (ChatGPT, Google Gemini)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute merchandising and financial strategies; Curate and drive seasonal line plans and product assortment; Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and client feedback; Manage vendor matrix, negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing; Conduct continuous market research and competitive analysis
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC