Associate Buyer, Kids - E-Commerce
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 The Associate Buyer plays a key supporting role in driving category performance and executing merchandising strategies across a defined product area. Reporting to the Buyer or Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM), the Associate Buyer supports assortment planning, vendor coordination, and in-season execution to ensure the category delivers financially and resonates with fans. This role blends analytical rigor with product passion and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, or retail analytics.
- Strong analytical capability with comfort working in Excel and reporting tools.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for product, sports, and fan engagement.
- Growth mindset with desire to develop into a full category owner.
Responsibilities
- Assortment & Category Execution Support development and execution of the category strategy aligned to financial and brand goals.
- Assist in building balanced assortments grounded in data, trend awareness, and fan insights.
- Manage product setup, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle execution from buy through markdown.
- Partner with Planning to monitor inventory flow, sales trends, and OTB performance.
- Vendor & Partner Coordination Support communication and follow-up with vendor partners on buys, production timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist in seasonal assortment reviews and go-to-market preparation.
- Help maintain vendor matrices and ensure product data accuracy across systems.
- Business Performance & Analytics Track weekly sales, margin, and inventory performance.
- Prepare reporting and provide insights to support pricing and promotional decisions.
- Identify risks and opportunities in-season and escalate with recommended actions.
- Support markdown execution and inventory health initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Planning, Site Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure flawless execution.
- Support onboarding of Assistant Buyers or Coordinators as applicable.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration and shared accountability
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
