Assistant Buyer
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assist in assortment buying for alice + olivia on FarFetch; manage order entry, product maintenance, inventory loads, product turn-ins and markdown management to meet sales targets; oversee 3rd party and alice + olivia owned accessories and lifestyle buying for retail stores and ecommerce; collaborate with VP of Buying to source vintage accessories and curate monthly drops; manage style creation for vintage products in POS, tagging and shipping to stores; ensure correct receiving and invoicing before finance approval; support VP/Director of Buying with order entry; track receipt flows; analyze sales trends to identify best sellers and manage re-orders; create and distribute weekly selling reports; participate in OTB discussions; ensure all markdowns and store promotions are entered and set up properly; work cooperatively with team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- 1-2 years of buying experience required
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong business analytical skills with knowledge of retail math and retail systems
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team
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