Merchandise Assistant Buyer II

UA Brands•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer II is responsible for executing core buying and merchandising operations, with a focus on purchase order (PO) management, inventory planning, and demand fulfillment across retail and B2B channels. This role ensures strong in-stock performance for key products, identifies and mitigates inventory risks, and drives clear communication with stores and partners. You’ll work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Store teams to support product flow, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the business is set up to meet customer demand.

Requirements

Experience in retail buying, merchandising, inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain operations (store, corporate, or internship level)
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, large data sets) and Outlook
Close attention to detail with the ability to manage purchase orders, inventory data, and operational tasks accurately
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail or corporate environment
Experience working cross-functionally with vendors, supply chain teams, merchandising, or store operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, professional approach
Confidence-building partnerships and influencing outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with retail and merchandising systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX (D365), PLM, Workfront, ERP systems, or inventory management tools
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end purchase order creation, tracking, and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely product flow
Own inventory levels and in-stock performance for core styles, proactively identifying stock risks, shortages, and overages
Analyze inventory data and partner with Planning and Merchandising to support demand forecasting and replenishment strategies
Lead weekly communication to stores on product priorities, inventory updates, and merchandising direction
Manage communication for product launches, promotions, and special orders across retail and B2B channels
Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and actionable to support execution in stores, field teams, and customer-facing channels
Support retail operations and B2B order management, including special orders and direct-to-customer fulfillment
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, order processing, and fulfillment speed
Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce errors, improve workflows, and support scalable growth
Partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Store Operations to align on assortment gaps and inventory needs
Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery, order accuracy, and product availability
Monitor and report on B2B sales performance, special order trends, and inventory metrics
Identify missed demand, order delays, and process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve conversion, fulfillment speed, and customer satisfaction
Support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management