Assistant Buyer

The Paper Store, Inc.; Acton (MA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Paper Store, Inc. seeks an Assistant Buyer, Fashion & Accessories, to support product discovery and delivery to stores and online.

You’ll partner with the Buyer to identify trends, analyze performance, and manage vendor relationships in a fast-paced, high-SKU environment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail buying support, a degree in business or fashion, strong retail math skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of experience supporting retail buying.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, Retail, or related field.
• Strong understanding of retail math, margins, and sell-through.
• Experience supporting both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Discover trends and build product expertise across fashion and accessories.
• Analyze weekly sales, margins, inventory, sell-through and turns to identify opportunities.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor follow-ups, and order status updates.
• Maintain accurate SKU, vendor, and product information in internal systems.
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, Marketing, E‑Commerce and stores teams on launches and promos.

Conhecimentos

Retail buying support

Excel

Retail math

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Multiple priorities

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business/Fashion/Retail

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile, creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.Position Overview: As an Assistant Buyer, Fashion & Accessories, you’ll be involved in the buying process from product discovery through delivery to our stores and online. You’ll partner closely with the Buyer to identify trends and new product opportunities, analyze weekly performance, manage vendor relationships, and ensure products move smoothly from initial selection to the customer.We’re looking for someone with experience supporting retail buying in Fashion, Accessories, Apparel, Handbags, or related retail categories, ideally within a fast-paced, high-SKU environment. You have a strong eye for product and understand how trends, customer preferences, sales, margin, and inventory come together to drive the business.What You’ll DoDiscover Trends & Build Product ExpertiseStay close to emerging fashion, accessory, color, and lifestyle trends across retail, social media, and customer behaviorMonitor competitors' assortments, pricing, promotions, and emerging brands to identify opportunitiesAssist with vendor meetings, market appointments, trade shows, and product reviewsTrack newness, best sellers, emerging trends, and opportunities within the assortmentBuild deep knowledge of your assigned product categories and customerAnalyze the BusinessAnalyze weekly sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, and turn to identify trends and opportunitiesBuild a strong working knowledge of retail math and the financial drivers of the businessSupport seasonal and post-season analysis to inform future buying decisionsDrive Day-to-Day Buying OperationsOwn purchase order management, including entry, updates, accuracy, and vendor follow-upMonitor order status, shipping, costs, cancellations, and backordersMaintain accurate SKU, vendor, and product information in internal systemsTrack samples and communicate product changes to cross-functional partnersPrepare reports, meeting recaps, product information, and seasonal buy materialsSupport Inventory & Product FlowExecute allocations and replenishment to support store inventory needsPartner with Planning, Allocation, and Distribution Center teams to ensure smooth product flowSupport transfers, consolidations, recalls, and other inventory needsMaintain clean and accurate data to support inventory productivityPartner Cross-FunctionallyWork closely with Planning, Allocation, Marketing, E-Commerce, Distribution, and store teamsEnsure product information, images, and details are accurate for digital channelsSupport seasonal launches, promotions, and key product initiativesCommunicate effectively with vendors regarding samples, product details, deliveries, and order updatesWho You AreBring 2+ years of experience supporting retail buying, ideally within Fashion, Accessories, Apparel, Handbags, or related categoriesExperience supporting both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce businesses preferredBachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, Retail, or a related field preferredStrong understanding of retail math, including sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, and turnProficient in Microsoft Excel, including working with data and reportingCurious about fashion trends, new brands, products, and what customers will want nextStrong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insightsHighly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-throughComfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced retail environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative and comfortable working across multiple functionsInterested in developing toward a Buyer role and taking on greater category ownership over timeAbility to work onsite 4 days per week in Acton, MAThe Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.Please be aware that any pay ranges displayed on The Paper Store's job postings are to accommodate the wide range of candidate experience, store sales volume and geographyJOB REQUIREMENTS:Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.Good organizational skills including prioritizing, time management, and meeting deadlines.Strong numerical and analytical aptitude.1-3 years of experience as an assistant buyer in a retail organization.Communication and negotiation skills/experienceAbility to work 4+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MAProfessional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance