Associate Buyer - WSS
About The Position
This hybrid position will be located at our WSS office. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Associate Buyer supports the execution of the merchandising strategy for an assigned category at WSS. This role plays a key part in driving product assortments that reflect our customer, support store and digital performance, and align with business goals. The Associate Buyer contributes to assortment planning, business analysis, vendor communication, and cross-functional coordination, while continuing to build strong foundational skills in merchandising, analytics, and product knowledge.
Requirements
- 1–3 years in retail merchandising, planning, wholesale, or related analytical role
- Strong Excel / analytical skills; ability to organize and summarize data
- Interest in product, customer behavior, and merchandising fundamentals
- Ability to manage deadlines, details, and workflow accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multi-category retail (footwear + apparel + accessories)
- Exposure to product development or PL sourcing
- ERP/PIM knowledge (RLM, Aptos, Oracle, Island Pacific, etc.)
- BI reporting tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau)
Responsibilities
- Assist in building seasonal assortments by preparing selling history, competitive scans, and style performance recaps that reflect the WSS customer and market trends.
- Maintain line sheets, sample management, item setup, SKU attributes, and product readiness across stores and eCommerce channels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Pull, organize, and format weekly selling and inventory reports, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities for the business.
- Track category performance by style, size, door cluster, and channel; summarize insights and provide recommendations to support the Buyer.
- Support PO creation, including cost/retail entry, size curves, and product lifecycle updates.
- Participate in vendor meetings by preparing business recaps, sharing performance insights, and maintaining follow-up actions.
- Coordinate with Planning, Allocation, Site Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations to support launches, key items, and in-season execution.
- Monitor the competitive landscape across price, brand mix, promotions, and online assortments, identifying opportunities for WSS.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Individual and Family Plans
- Self-Development & Recognition Programs
- Bonus Incentive Program
- Advancement Opportunities
- 401k Retirement Plan and HSA Contributions
- 30%-50% Employee Discount - Friend & Family Events
- Community Engagement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
