Assistant Buyer

Net2Source (N2S); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory Stores seeks a Buyer Assistant/Category Merchandising 1 in Beaverton, OR. The role focuses on buying and category merchandising for footwear and apparel, with a 6-month duration and close collaboration with planning, allocation, and lead buying teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in footwear/apparel buying, strong Excel skills, and a degree. Travel up to 20% may be required; growth opportunities exist within the merchandising function.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying/merchandising in retail/digital settings.
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Strong market-trend affinity and ability to drive style leadership in products.

Responsibilities

• Support buying/merchandising initiatives for footwear and apparel across multiple brands.
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation and Lead Buying Associates to inform actions.
• Use sales, inventory and consumer data to inform tactical merchandising decisions.

Skills

Market trends

Merchandising experience

Retail/digital metrics

Team player

Travel up to 20%

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

Basic Microsoft

Job description

Job Title: Buyer Assistant/Category Merchandising 1

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 Months

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum required years of experience: 1-2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
• Education requirements: Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Must have skills:

• Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others

Please note: We are not looking for visual merchandising but buying specifically in retail or in merchandising

• Team player

Software/technical requirements:

• Advanced background in excel
• Basic Microsoft

Who You’ll Work With

• This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams within Factory Stores; in Planning, Allocation, and Lead Buying Associates.
• They will also intersect with Operations; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors to inform tactical actions to drive the business.
• You will report to the Footwear Merchandising Director.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for products that thrive in moving at the pace of the consumer and ever-changing landscape of retail.
• A successful Buying Assistant will contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as partner in a way that elevates the overall team.
• This role supports the execution of strategic merchandising priorities and in-season business needs to serve end in mind retail for the Factory Store business.
• They will use historical data, analytics and Lead/Senior Buyers direction and feedback to action against future and current business trends.
• You’ll develop expertise across key merchandising programs.
• The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, understand retail environment, and bring a consumer-centric perspective to the team and business.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• 1-2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
• Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
• Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
• Ability to travel up to 20%

What You’ll Work On

• #MYNEXT: Be Empowered to Grow and Create the Future
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
• No matter the location, or the role, every employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.