Assistant Buyer: Data-Driven Merchandising & Growth

Amazon; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 59,237,000 - 104,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon, including Zappos, seeks an Assistant Buyer to support category management and execution of buying plans. You will help manage assortments, improve inventory health, and analyze sales trends to drive performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in retail/merchandising, with strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and AI-enabled workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of Retail/Merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills valued.
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Buyers on category management and strategic initiatives.
• Execute buying plans and maintain product assortments.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder quantities.
• Track and analyze sales performance metrics.
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist in negotiations.
• Create and maintain purchase orders.
• Support markdown optimization and promotional strategies.
• Assist in seasonal line reviews and buying meetings.
• Ensure accurate product setup and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Retail/Merchandising experience

Excel proficiency

Merchandising systems

Communication skills

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Generative AI prompting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Merchandising systems

Job description

Amazon, including Zappos, seeks an Assistant Buyer to support category management and execution of buying plans. You will help manage assortments, improve inventory health, and analyze sales trends to drive performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in retail/merchandising, with strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and AI-enabled workflow improvements.