Assistant Buyer
About The Position
The Assistant Buyer position at Windsor focuses on supporting the Buyer in vendor communication, negotiation, style selection, and inventory management, with a strong command of on-order items. This high-energy role requires close collaboration with the Buyer and partnership with Logistics to achieve team objectives. The position offers professional development opportunities, aiming for the Assistant Buyer to gain a deep understanding of the Windsor customer and buying philosophy. Growth paths can lead to positions in Planning, Buying, or other corporate roles. Like all roles at Windsor, Assistant Buyers are expected to embrace the company's values. Our mission is to create an oasis that inspires and empowers women. This mission comes to life every day in our US, Canada, and Puerto Rico retail locations, distribution center, and corporate offices. We are a team that works hard, has fun together, and holds integrity as non-negotiable. Collaboration is rooted in respect for our caring, loyal Windsor family, where every voice matters and continuous improvement is part of our DNA. We take pride in doing more with less, planning in thoughtful detail, and always listening with a smile—because creating value and making our customers happy is at the heart of everything we do. At Windsor, high-quality performance is expected, and all job duties must be carried out safely, ethically, and in accordance with company standards. This role requires active support of the company’s Mission Statement and Core Values through both individual contributions and teamwork in pursuit of company goals. Team members are expected to maintain professionalism while complying with all company policies, procedures, work rules, and guidelines.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in the fashion industry.
- Prior clerical or Assistant Buyer experience within a fashion retail chain.
- Degree in Fashion, Management, or a related field, such as Design, Logistics, Textiles, Supply Chain, or Merchandising.
- Strong culture fit with an understanding of the Windsor customer and brand.
- Creative, open-minded, flexible, and willing to take initiative.
- Positive, respectful, and self-motivated attitude.
- Passion for fashion and knowledge of current and emerging trends.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, adapt, and perform well under pressure.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently.
- Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel.
Responsibilities
- Attends vendor appointments and pull product to review with buyer
- Develop and maintain a system for organizing samples
- Request all style information necessary for making business decisions
- Write orders with Buyer approval
- Communicate with vendors regarding TOP samples, PP samples or fit samples as necessary.
- Walk DC daily
- Review Selling Report and suggest reorders
- Is proficient at reading and understanding reports that are important for the business
- Create Excel and BI reports as necessary
- Print on order report daily to track purchase orders that have missed delivery
- Updates trend boards for upcoming months
- Attends Business Review Meetings
- Prepare Canva presentation for future on order meetings
- Attends concept meeting and takes pictures if necessary
- Review merchandise that is in #97 to determine what will be sent to vendor and what will be sent to #94.
- Respond to emails within 1 business day
- Assists AP with PO invoices or any issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
