Assistant Buyer

Fanatics•Jacksonville, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD execution and operational excellence, supporting a Buyer or Associate Buyer in managing day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and cross-functional coordination. This role is a foundational member of the Merchandising team—ensuring operational precision and providing key support that enables categories to deliver for fans. The Assistant Buyer builds essential merchandising skills and cross-functional relationships that create a clear path to progression into an Associate Buyer role. This role partners with teams across Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience to drive a seamless fan experience and achieve business objectives. Reporting to a Buyer or Associate Buyer, the Assistant Buyer works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment based in Jacksonville, FL, with travel to vendor meetings, market appointments, and industry events as business needs require.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Comfort with Excel and merchandising systems; eagerness to learn financial metrics.
Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.
Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Shares competitive and fan insights with the team to inform and strengthen category strategy.
Tracks promotional and markdown execution to ensure the right products reach fans at the right time and price.
Champions an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve business goals.
Sets up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.
Tracks samples, organizes product information, and supports photo shoots and marketing needs.
Assists in managing purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow.
Pulls and analyzes weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.
Communicates regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
Embeds Fanatics values into daily operations, decision-making, and team interactions.
Prepares materials for vendor meetings and line reviews with accuracy and attention to detail.
Identifies risks and opportunities through consistent analysis of weekly sales, inventory, and margin data.
Applies curiosity and creative thinking to improve category execution and operational processes.
Adapts quickly to changing business needs and supports the team through shifting priorities.
Provides critical operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers, enabling the team to focus on strategic priorities.
Supports cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.
Contributes to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity.
Embodies Fanatics’ BOLD Leadership Principles in every interaction and deliverable.
Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working.
Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.