Assistant Buyer

zumiezhomeoffice; Washington; On-site; USD 68,855,000 - 69,387,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

FSA - Healthcare

FSA - Dependent Care

Merchandise discount

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Zumiez is seeking an Assistant Buyer at the Lynnwood Home Office to support the buying team in SKU and PO creation, track deliveries, and prepare sales reports.

This full‑time, in‑office role offers an hourly range of $22.83 to $24.21 and eligibility for bonus, along with comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave, an EAP, and FSA options.

Qualifications

• Understanding and application of “retail math” and business analysis.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Maintains an awareness and understanding of the Zumiez customer, market and industry trends.
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to express creativity and innovative ideas.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office and internal buying systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Travel to domestic markets and national events required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an accommodation documented by a medical professional or religious accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurate sku and PO creation process for buying team
• Track deliveries and ensure timely, accurate allocation
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly sales reporting
• Sample coordination for the team
• Assist buyer in store to store transfers and preparing markdowns (store impact)
• Main point of contact for product inquiries from stores
• Manage small categories/vendors with oversight

Skills

Retail math

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Creativity

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal buying systems

Job description

Job Title

Assistant buyer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Buyer

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location:

In-office at Lynnwood Home Office

Hourly range

$22.83-$24.21

Effective Date

July 2026

Department

Buying

Position Purpose:

The assistant buyer is a critical position to the operation of the buying department. Responsible for assisting in buying process, proactive reporting and primary communication with the store team.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assist in accurate sku and PO creation process for buying team
• Track deliveries and ensure timely, accurate allocation
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly sales reporting
• Sample coordination for the team
• Assist buyer in store to store transfers and preparing markdowns (store impact)
• Main point of contact for product inquiries from stores
• Manage small categories/vendors with oversight

Qualifications and Requirements

• Understanding and application of “retail math” and business analysis
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Maintains an awareness and understanding of the Zumiez customer, market and industry trends
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to express creativity and innovative ideas
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office and internal buying systems
• High attention to detail
• Travel to domestic markets and national events required
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a documented need for an accommodation certified by a medical professional or a properly documented need for a religious accommodation

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 to 3 years retail experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or combination of equivalent education and work experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit at a workstation in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations.
• Ability to move about, sit, bend, and squat in an office environment to access files and gather information
• Occasional travel to Zumiez production locations, stores, and events.

This Full-Time role is Benefit Eligible and offers the following:

• Base Salary Range: $24.03 - $24.21 hourly
• Bonus eligible
• Health, vision, and dental insurance following an initial wait period
• Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan after meeting plan requirements
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Zumiez merchandise discount