Assistant Buyer

Fanatics Commerce•Toronto, ON

21h•CA$55,000 - CA$66,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fanatics Commerce, our Assistant Buyers are foundational members of the Merchandising team — ensuring operational excellence and providing key support that enables categories to deliver for fans. Supporting a Buyer or Associate Buyer, the Assistant Buyer manages day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and cross-functional coordination. This role builds the essential skills and experience to progress into an Associate Buyer role.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or related field.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Advanced Excel functionality and merchandising systems; eager to learn financial metrics.
Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.
Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.

Responsibilities

Set up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.
Track samples, organize product information, and support photo shoots and marketing needs.
Assist in managing purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow.
Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
Prepare materials for vendor meetings and line reviews.
Support cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.
Pull and analyze weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.
Track promotional and markdown execution.
Share competitive and fan insights with the team to strengthen category strategy.
Provide critical operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity.
Embody Fanatics’ BOLD Leadership Principles daily.