Assistant Buyer

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) benefits

Direct deposit benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is hiring an Assistant Buyer in New York City to support the Buying team with seasonal strategies, reporting, assortment, and order maintenance. The role emphasizes organization, analytics, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in retail buying or related functions and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation or related function; prior Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math, including sales, margin, sell-through, inventory, markdowns and weeks of supply.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup formulas; proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear findings and recommended actions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and seasonal business reports and analyze performance by category, program, style and channel.
• Maintain accurate line plans, assortment sheets, buy files and style-color-size information throughout the seasonal process.
• Enter purchase orders with accurate style, color, size, quantity, cost, retail, delivery window and channel.
• Track on-order inventory, receipts and delivery status; communicate delays or discrepancies.
• Support milestone meetings, including line reviews, assortment reviews and buy reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment needs and in-season opportunities with Planning and Allocation.
• Manage product samples and coordinate handoffs for meetings, e-commerce and marketing.
• Conduct competitive and market research on product, pricing, promotions, trends and customer preferences.
• Support ad hoc analyses, store visits and special projects.

Skills

Retail buying

Excel

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are hiring an Assistant Buyer for a top fashion company in NYC! The Temporary Assistant Buyer supports the Buying team in executing seasonal and in-season strategies across stores and e-commerce. This role is responsible for accurate reporting, assortment and order maintenance, inventory tracking, sample management and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical and able to quickly manage priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Pay $26/hr

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and seasonal business reports. Analyze performance by category, program, style and channel to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate line plans, assortment sheets, buy files and style-color-size information throughout the seasonal process.
• Enter purchase orders ensuring accuracy of style, color, size, quantity, cost, retail, delivery window and channel information.
• Track on-order inventory, receipts and delivery status; proactively communicate delays, shortages or discrepancies.
• Support seasonal milestone meetings, including line reviews, assortment reviews, buy reviews and business hindsight presentations.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to monitor inventory levels, size availability, replenishment needs and in-season opportunities.
• Manage product samples and coordinate handoffs for buying meetings, e-commerce, marketing and visual merchandising needs.
• Conduct competitive and market research related to product, pricing, promotions, trends and customer preferences.
• Support ad hoc analyses, store visits and special projects based on business priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• One to three years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation or a related function; previous Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math, including sales, margin, sell-through, inventory, markdowns and weeks of supply.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup formulas; proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear findings and recommended actions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently with limited direction.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees.

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Direct deposit benefits.
• Commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.