Assistant Buyer: Fashion Merchandising & Analytics

Cato Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cato Corporation is seeking an Assistant Buyer who will support the Buyer in meeting financial targets and help translate market trends into compelling assortments. You will manage orders, price changes, and samples, while preparing for meetings and maintaining key spreadsheets.

A strong fashion sense and comfort with data will drive accurate, timely decisions. This role requires 1–3 years in merchandising buying, solid analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships across product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Merchandise Buying is preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operational functions including on-order management, price changes, sample organization, meeting prep and related spreadsheets.
• Proficient with systems such as Microsoft Office, Flex PLM, Retek Data Warehouse, RMS, Vista, Price Change and PO System.
• Build cross functional relationships with product development, tech, design, planning & allocation, visual, and ecommerce.
• Apply basic retail math to analyze the department's business and performance.
• Understand brand positioning and customer to select commercially viable products.
• Stay informed about competitive pricing and promotions relative to Cato.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Urgency

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Systems and computer savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Flex PLM

Retek Data Warehouse

RMS

Vista

Price Change & PO System

Job description

Cato Corporation is seeking an Assistant Buyer who will support the Buyer in meeting financial targets and help translate market trends into compelling assortments. You will manage orders, price changes, and samples, while preparing for meetings and maintaining key spreadsheets.

A strong fashion sense and comfort with data will drive accurate, timely decisions. This role requires 1–3 years in merchandising buying, solid analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships across product