Assistant Buyer Home Decor

Pow Wow Products; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pow Wow Products is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the buying and production team. The role collaborates with overseas factories and manages the full production lifecycle from top-of-lot to final shipment, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication are essential. The candidate will work closely with suppliers, coordinate samples, and help source new products and factories overseas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Fashion Merchandising.
• 3+ years in wholesale/import/export or related production environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Buyer with ongoing follow-ups on overseas production.
• Manage production lifecycle from top-of-lot through final shipment.
• Coordinate with overseas factories and ensure timelines are met.
• Identify and resolve production issues to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and showrooms setup; communicate via email/WeChat.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Proactive / self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Business Administration / Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Canva

Job description

POW WOW PRODUCTS is a market-leading wholesale distributor supplying major retail organizations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Our customers range from big-box retailers to high-end specialty stores. We specialize in home accents, wall décor, and textiles, delivering trend-driven products at competitive prices.

We are an established, innovative, full-service product sourcing and design company with a growing international footprint and a global network of trusted suppliers. From concept to delivery, we go the extra mile to ensure our customers receive the highest-quality products—on time and at the best possible value.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support our buying/production team. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role works closely with overseas factories and plays a key role in managing the full production lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buyer with continuous follow-ups on all overseas production
• Manage the entire production cycle, from top-of-lot through final shipment
• Communicate closely with overseas factories throughout production
• Identify and resolve production issues to ensure all products meet company quality control standards
• Ensure factories meet production timelines with strong attention to detail and organization
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of all samples
• Communicate effectively with overseas factories via email and WeChat, including reminders and follow-ups
• Ensure timely and professional email correspondence
• Set up showroom
• Sourcing new products and factories overseas

Skills & Attributes

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and self-motivated
• Creative and passionate about fashion
• Strong sense of ownership and independent initiative
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency *
• Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor and positive attitude

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Canva
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of the product development process is a plus
• Strong understanding of trends and market-driven products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience/ Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising is a PLUS
• 3 years + in the industry or similar
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements added by the job poster

2+ years of Wholesale Import and Export experience

3+ years of experience in Administrative