Hybrid Assistant Buyer — Merchandising & Vendor Connector

Fanatics Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce is hiring an Assistant Buyer to support day-to-day merchandising tasks and vendor communications. You will assist in purchase orders, product setup, and cross-functional coordination while building essential merchandising skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel to vendor meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel functionality and merchandising systems; eager to learn financial metrics.
• Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.
• Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.

Responsibilities

• Set up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.
• Track samples, organize product information, and support photo shoots and marketing needs.
• Assist in managing purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow.
• Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
• Prepare materials for vendor meetings and line reviews.
• Support cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.
• Pull and analyze weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.
• Track promotional and markdown execution.
• Share competitive and fan insights with the team to strengthen category strategy.
• Provide critical operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail

Excel

Tools

Merchandising systems

Job description

Fanatics Commerce is hiring an Assistant Buyer to support day-to-day merchandising tasks and vendor communications. You will assist in purchase orders, product setup, and cross-functional coordination while building essential merchandising skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel to vendor meetings as needed.