Assistant Buyer: Fashion Merchandising & Sourcing — PTO

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Philadelphia to collaborate with the Buyer on creating a timely product assortment that meets sales goals. Responsibilities include product mix determination, statistical reporting, sample management, and effective communication with vendors. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, an understanding of customer trends, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, and employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of target customer and select appealing products.
• Fundamental understanding of statistical business components.
• Exhibit professional communication style and strong presentation skills.
• Prioritize tasks to balance immediate and long-term business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buyer to determine product mix for buying area.
• Provide ad hoc statistical reports to Buyers upon request.
• Manage samples and maintain photo logs for product meetings.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and manage emails.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external colleagues.

Skills

Product assortment understanding

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Free People is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Philadelphia to collaborate with the Buyer on creating a timely product assortment that meets sales goals. Responsibilities include product mix determination, statistical reporting, sample management, and effective communication with vendors. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, an understanding of customer trends, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, and employee discounts are offered.