Associate eCommerce Buyer

Salomon•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The Associate eCommerce Buyer supports the Buying and Merchandising teams in executing multi-category assortments, inventory management, and sales strategies across Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) eCommerce channels in the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on core buying operations such as catalog setup, launch coordination, seasonal forecasting support, and campaign readiness to ensure smooth and timely site execution. In partnership with the Senior Buyer and Planning teams, the Associate Buyer supports the seasonal buy process for select categories, including pre-season buy preparation, inventory flow tracking, and performance monitoring against key KPIs. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and data-driven insights, this role helps deliver compelling assortments that support sales, margin, and brand engagement.

Requirements

2– 4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, planning, eCommerce operations, or retail, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
Working knowledge of the retail buying process, product life cycles, and key merchandising and inventory performance metrics (GM%, sell-through, weeks of supply)
Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas) to support reporting, analysis, and operational execution
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with curiosity, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and consumer data
Clear communicator and collaborative partner across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Manage the seasonal buy process for select categories, including pre-season forecasting inputs and in-season adjustments, ensuring alignment to financial and inventory targets in close partnership with Planning
Partner with the Senior Buyer to support seasonal assortment development for assigned categories, ensuring product mixes are customer-focused and aligned to profit and inventory objectives
Support the evolution of categories and product ranges through participation in long-range category development briefings, aligned with regional and DTC eCommerce strategy
Build and maintain online catalogs within eCommerce platforms, ensuring accurate catalog setup, attributes, imagery, and pricing
Own seasonal pricing file maintenance, including promotional and end-of-life pricing, with thorough QA prior to publication
Support campaign execution by selecting and maintaining assortments that enable compelling product storytelling and drive brand engagement and revenue
Support inventory management by tracking inbound inventory and seasonal availability in partnership with Planning teams
Proactively identify and flag risks related to stockouts, overstock, or delivery delays, recommending actions where appropriate
Partner with Planning to establish pre-season purchase order receipt flows
Run and analyze weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform in-season actions and buy adjustments
Analyze in-season and post-season performance trends to inform future assortment planning and buying decisions
Provide ad hoc analysis to support assortment decisions, promotional strategies, and business planning
Develop and deliver presentations for key milestone, buy, and seasonal review meetings
Leverage sales, trend, and consumer data to support demand forecasting and data-driven procurement decisions
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions
Support the DTC go-to-market (GTM) calendar for product launches and campaigns, aligning merchandising and marketing actions to achieve financial targets
Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, site operations, and marketing to align product storytelling and ensure seamless campaign execution that drives commercial impact
Partner with regional data and global site merchandising teams to ensure product accuracy, pricing alignment, and site readiness.
Assist with merchandising updates tied to campaigns, seasonal refreshes, and homepage features