Assistant Buyer

DXL Group•Canton, MA

7d•$52,500 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of specific merchandise departments. You'll help ensure merchandise arrives on time and meets the expectations of our guests by working closely with vendors, our Distribution Center, and the Merchant Team. Using your keen sense of fashion and merchandising knowledge you will help support DXL's mission by: Assisting in preparing for pre-market analysis and Style-Out meetings Maintaining clear communication across departments including Direct Merchandising, Global Sourcing, and Marketing Organizing and preparing product samples for merchandising reviews and maintaining sample rooms Collaborating with vendors and attending presentations alongside Associate Buyers and Buyers Creating and overseeing purchase orders with accuracy and efficiency Preparing and analyzing weekly business reports, identifying top and bottom performers, and contributing to strategy discussions Monitoring daily sales performance and help develop strategies to impact current business trend Partnering with Merchandise Managers/Buyers in competitive shopping, internet research, retail price analysis and gathering market intelligence

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Retail experience is a plus, especially in buying, planning, or merchandising
Experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
A proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams

Responsibilities

Assisting in preparing for pre-market analysis and Style-Out meetings
Maintaining clear communication across departments including Direct Merchandising, Global Sourcing, and Marketing
Organizing and preparing product samples for merchandising reviews and maintaining sample rooms
Collaborating with vendors and attending presentations alongside Associate Buyers and Buyers
Creating and overseeing purchase orders with accuracy and efficiency
Preparing and analyzing weekly business reports, identifying top and bottom performers, and contributing to strategy discussions
Monitoring daily sales performance and help develop strategies to impact current business trend
Partnering with Merchandise Managers/Buyers in competitive shopping, internet research, retail price analysis and gathering market intelligence