Assistant Buyer

Nickey Kehoe; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Matching

Competitive Paid Time Off

Generous Employee Discount

Parental Leave Benefits

Monthly Office Lunches

Community Volunteering

Job summary

Nickey Kehoe is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support our Furniture Buying Team in Los Angeles. This role handles purchase orders, vendor communication, product launches, and data upkeep to keep collections moving from development through replenishment.

You'll collaborate with Creative, E-commerce, Operations, Accounting, and showroom teams, ensuring timely delivery, accurate costing, and compelling merchandising for our evolving line of interiors.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, product development, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple departments and with external vendor partners.
• Passion for interiors, furniture, craftsmanship, and design.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to build a career in merchandising and buying.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders throughout the product life cycle.
• Monitor production timelines, lead times, and shipment schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with domestic and international vendor partners on order status, pricing, product availability, and logistics.
• Maintain accurate costing, pricing, and product information across internal systems.
• Resolve routine order issues and proactively communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate product development timelines, sample requests, and approval processes.
• Maintain assortment plans, product line lists, and merchandising documentation.
• Support new product introductions and assortment expansions by organizing product information and tracking development milestones.
• Prepare product information for launches, including specifications, pricing, imagery, and merchandising assets.
• Partner with Creative and E-commerce teams to ensure products are launch-ready across all customer touchpoints.
• Coordinate photography samples and maintain product asset organization.
• Help maintain accurate product data across internal databases and systems.
• Assist with assortment performance analysis, margin tracking, and inventory management.
• Support buying decisions through data collection, reporting, and ongoing business insights.
• Maintain organized documentation, calendars, and project timelines.
• Prepare materials for vendor meetings, assortment reviews, and seasonal planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Support the buying team with day-to-day operational needs and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Google Sheets

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Design enthusiasm

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

OUR MISSION

Nickey Kehoe is committed to building a category-defining and enduring company and culture. We believe in creating a sanctuary from chaos by creating spaces that are grounding and beautiful.

OUR VALUES

We believe in the necessity and value of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are celebrated for their unique perspectives and our differences are seen as an opportunity to learn and grow.

We aspire to build a team of long-tenured, successful employees who love what they do. They work hard, are passionate about the company and their role, are enthusiastic collaborators with teammates, have high personal standards for excellence and accomplish important work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Nickey Kehoe is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support our Furniture Buying Team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about furniture and design.

The Assistant Buyer plays an essential role in bringing our collections to life, from managing purchase orders and vendor communication to coordinating product launches, maintaining assortment data, and supporting merchandising strategy. This position works closely with vendors and cross-functional teams including Creative, E-commerce, Operations, Accounting, and our retail showrooms to ensure products move seamlessly from development through launch and replenishment.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders throughout the product life cycle.
• Monitor production timelines, lead times, and shipment schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with domestic and international vendor partners on order status, pricing, product availability, and logistics.
• Maintain accurate costing, pricing, and product information across internal systems.
• Resolve routine order issues and proactively communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

Product Development & Assortment Management

• Coordinate product development timelines, sample requests, and approval processes.
• Maintain assortment plans, product line lists, and merchandising documentation.
• Support new product introductions and assortment expansions by organizing product information and tracking development milestones..

Product Launch & Merchandising Support

• Prepare product information for launches, including specifications, pricing, imagery, and merchandising assets.
• Partner with Creative and E-commerce teams to ensure products are launch-ready across all customer touchpoints.
• Coordinate photography samples and maintain product asset organization.
• Help maintain accurate product data across internal databases and systems.

Reporting & Business Analysis

• Assist with assortment performance analysis, margin tracking, and inventory management.
• Support buying decisions through data collection, reporting, and ongoing business insights.

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain organized documentation, calendars, and project timelines.
• Prepare materials for vendor meetings, assortment reviews, and seasonal planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Support the buying team with day-to-day operational needs and special projects.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES

• 2–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, product development, retail planning, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple departments and with external vendor partners.
• Passion for interiors, furniture, craftsmanship, and design.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to build a career in merchandising and buying.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

The ideal candidate is equal parts organized project manager and product enthusiast. They enjoy working behind the scenes to keep complex projects moving, thrive on details, communicate proactively, and are excited to contribute to thoughtfully curated collections. This role offers meaningful exposure to the full buying process and opportunities to grow within the merchandising organization.

VALUES & BENEFITS

• 401(k) + Company Matching
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Generous Employee Discount
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Monthly Office Lunches
• Community Volunteering

The base salary range for this position is $31 - $35/hour. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon request to [e-mail] and consistent with applicable laws, Nickey Kehoe will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.

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