Associate Buyer

Stitch Fix

12h

About The Position

Stitch Fix is seeking a client focused, product obsessed and data driven Associate Buyer to join our dynamic Merchandising team. As an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for owning a portion of the business within a specific divisional product category as an individual contributor.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising, demonstrated expertise in managing product assortments for both multi-branded retailers and vertical retail environments, driving sales, profitability, and inventory optimization.
Proficient in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides) with a strong ability to adapt to and quickly learn new tech tools and software to enhance workflow and productivity.
Highly resourceful and self-directed, with a track record of solving ambiguous problems without relying on step-by-step guidance
Experience managing a complex business and can prioritize effectively without losing sight of the bigger picture
Always think about the client first and drive assortment decisions that properly weigh risk versus opportunity
Product obsessed and adept at spotting and reacting to trends
Can evolve and modernize an assortment while staying grounded in the needs of the core client and business drivers
Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and have demonstrated the ability to create clarity, structure, and forward momentum amid ambiguity
Take full ownership of your business, proactively addressing challenges and driving solutions
Excellent negotiator and build relationships that are rooted in trust and partnership
Strong oral and written communication skills and can clearly articulate your strategy to others
Ability to travel approximately 25–30% of the time

Responsibilities

Regularly analyze the business and execute actions based on learnings, involving calculated risks and bold decision-making
Navigate ambiguity and solve problems independently by leveraging available resources, data, and cross-functional partners to drive the business forward
Proactively identify risks and gaps in the business and take ownership of resolving them, even when the path forward is not clearly defined
Manage and optimize a high-SKU, complex assortment, balancing breadth, depth, and productivity across multiple brands and categories
Develop sound financial and product strategies aimed at meeting financial targets, delighting our clients and evolving our assortment
Own curating and creating assortments from all brand partners
Present strategies and assortments to leadership and cross-functional partners to gain alignment
Participate in ongoing competitive market analysis, identifying product gaps and white space opportunities that are appropriate for Stitch Fix
Build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional team members and a wide range of vendor partners
Work with Planning counterparts to actively and responsibly manage open-to-buy budgets