Assistant Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

Amazon.com • New York, NY

204d • $35,300 - $75,600

About The Position

We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our buying team. This role is ideal for someone with some buying experience who is ready to take the next step in their career while working with industry-leading brands.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of retail/merchandising experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with retail math and metrics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Buyers on category management and strategic initiatives
• Execute buying plans and maintain product assortments
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder quantities
• Track and analyze sales performance metrics
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist in negotiations
• Create and maintain purchase orders
• Support markdown optimization and promotional strategies
• Assist in seasonal line reviews and buying meetings
• Ensure accurate product setup and data integrity
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Operations teams

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Employee benefits including equity and sign-on payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees