Temporary Assistant Buyer

24 Hour Fitness • , CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Assistant Buyer supports the execution and day-to-day management of merchandising initiatives across in-club retail locations and ecommerce. This role is responsible for supporting assortment management, promotional execution, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication to ensure business continuity and achievement of retail sales objectives.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, category management, or related experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-location retail operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute established merchandise assortment plans across retail locations and ecommerce channels.
• Maintain assortment files, product lists, item setup documentation, and product lifecycle updates.
• Create and distribute product and assortment information to internal stakeholders and field teams.
• Partner with Planning and Allocations to support forecasting and inventory planning activities.
• Monitor product performance and sales trends and provide supporting analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify product, pricing, and industry trends.
• Maintain retail planograms across club formats.
• Participate in club visits to evaluate merchandising effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate promotional execution, including system setup, data entry, and tracking.
• Maintain promotional calendars and ensure promotional details are accurate and current.
• Communicate promotional plans and updates with cross-functional partners.
• Review promotional signage and marketing materials for accuracy and brand standards.
• Partner with Legal to support compliance reviews of promotional materials.
• Support vendor onboarding, vendor setup, SKU setup, and ongoing vendor management activities.
• Support special projects and other merchandising initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree