Assistant Buyer

RUE GILT GROUPE•Boston, MA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Buyer by providing key market trends, order writing, and maintaining relationships with vendors. This role will survey the competitive retail landscape and use their findings to make informed suggestions concerning pricing and merchandise assortment. We are looking for candidates who are analytical, collaborative, and curious, who can form productive relationships with cross-functional partners as well as key vendors. These skills will greatly assist in the procurement process of merchandise.

Requirements

Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Embody our values, especially collaborative and kind!
Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion! (Place vs years exp)
Bachelors
1-3 years of experience in merchandising or retail environment
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel: VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Formulas)
Experience with Merchandise software tools

Responsibilities

Analyze sales trends, inventory, and margin to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)
Research competitive landscape and conduct market research to bring market trends to life on our sites
Foster relationships with vendors to maintain our position as an established off-price channel for the most recognized brands
Mentor Event Coordinators to ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our sites continue to surprise and delight our members
Curate boutiques based on current trends and inventory levels to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)