Assistant Buyer

Rent the Runway • New York, NY

6d • $48,527 - $60,659 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Rent the Runway's Fashion Team as an Assistant Buyer. The role supports the Buying Department's strategic initiatives and offers opportunities to learn about the fashion industry, collaborate across the company, and develop relationships with designer partners. The position calls for an entrepreneurial, proactive, collaborative multitasker with a strong interest in growing within the team.

Requirements

• At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships.
• Ability to take ownership and initiative and excel in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data and trends.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Google Suite; adaptability to learning new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, research-minded approach and ability to use feedback constructively.
• Results- and deadline-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on team projects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or a related field; preferred but not required.
• Strong sense of style and current knowledge of fashion trends and designers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend market appointments, prepared with strategic assortment plans, brand insights, and product knowledge using a data-backed approach.
• Participate in seasonal buys, applying customer behavior, product performance, and industry trend insights to purchasing decisions.
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders; ensure product attributes are accurate in management databases and synchronized across systems.
• Monitor and project inventory orders to support on-time delivery by coordinating with Buyers, Logistics, and Brand Partners.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies in invoice pricing, terms, and inventory payments.
• Prepare weekly reports, analyze category and vendor performance, and identify business opportunities and challenges.
• Support the Buyer on cross-functional initiatives to maximize performance and scale the team.
• Partner with Merchandising and Operations to ensure new merchandise meets durability standards and help address inventory maintenance issues.
• Monitor fashion and industry trends, review competitors' websites, and share findings with the team.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave.
• Universal paid parental leave for both parents and a flexible return-to-work program.
• Paid sabbatical after five years of continuous service.
• Employee subscription and rental discounts.
• Health, vision, dental, flexible spending account, and dependent care benefits from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Company-wide events and outings.
• Office-centric work, with corporate employees and technical leaders able to work remotely on Fridays in accordance with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed