Associate Buyer

SHEIN • Los Angeles, CA

23h • $23 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a full-time Associate Buyer for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. This position offers immense flexibility and excellent long-term growth potential. The ideal candidate will be trained from the ground up on core merchandising and visual workflows. They will own the end-to-end sample lifecycle, assist with product styling and outfit coordination, build photoshoot presentations, and manage new item launch linking systems. This role serves as a dynamic operational backbone, absorbing administrative and logistical workflows to ensure product readiness, data accuracy, and visually compelling launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Creative Arts, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, product development, or production support. (Open to high-potential, entry level candidates possessing a strong desire to learn from scratch).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, shared drive management, and basic product tracking systems.
• Strong foundational interest in fashion trends, commercial styling, and visual layout.
• Exceptional attention to detail, rigorous organizational habits, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage moving parts, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency balanced with a highly meticulous approach to data and deadlines.
• A positive, self-motivated "go-getter" who thrives on taking ownership and troubleshooting within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior buyer with daily product styling, outfit combinations, and visual coordination, developing a strong eye for trend execution from the ground up.
• Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product lists and curated outfit pairings for manager review.
• Coordinate with the Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare for upcoming photoshoots based on incoming sample arrivals.
• Ensure all clothing, shoes, and accessory samples required for photoshoots are organized, labeled, and ready for onset utilization.
• Partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure the photoshoot schedule runs smoothly without delays.
• Track and communicate any missing or delayed samples to the relevant teams promptly, adjusting shoot schedules as needed to eliminate production downtime.
• Monitor the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure all SKC targets are met accurately and on time.
• Submit the comprehensive launch plan every Wednesday for the following week, integrating new items, recolors, and required outfit linkings.
• Review each day’s launch readiness at least one business day prior to going live, double-checking product linking, imagery, measurements, and inventory.
• Actively identify and communicate linking errors, missing measurements, or readiness concerns to backend teams before strict deadlines.
• Maintain and update launch trackers with real-time status updates, delays, and revised timelines.
• Align weekly and monthly launch progress with merchandising goals to share reports with management.
• Oversee the initial receiving, labeling, organization, and categorization of all seasonal and recutting samples.
• Maintain the sample room inventory structure by grouping styles systematically by category (e.g., tops, dresses, bottoms) and specific launch periods.
• Routine auditing to identify and remove outdated, damaged, or duplicate samples to optimize space.
• Provide weekly progress updates and clean sample room photo documentation weekly.
• Act as a central point of contact across U.S. merchandising and other teams to keep data, measurements, and timelines aligned.
• Track and report operational bottlenecks that may delay product launches or shoots, proactively proposing flexible corrective actions.
• Maintain impeccably organized shared folders and documentation for weekly and monthly launch history records.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting workflow efficiencies across launch operations and sample management.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level