Assistant Buyer - MLB
About The Position
At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. ROLE OVERVIEW: 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. WHY FANATICS: At Fanatics, our Assistant Buyers are more than merchants — they’re storytellers, strategists, and fan champions. With vertical capabilities, fan access, and a best-in-class platform, this is your opportunity to make bold decisions, build an iconic category, and help shape the future of fan retail.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or related field.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Comfort with Excel 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.
Benefits
- We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
- Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
