Assistant Buyer I – Merchandising Apprentice (Hybrid)

Ross Stores, Inc.; Kapolei (HI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Assistant Buyer I role at Ross Stores, Inc. in Kapolei, HI offers a structured apprenticeship to build foundation in buying, product knowledge, and retail operations. You will work closely with a skilled Buyer, participate in purchase order management, markdowns, and Open-To-Buy analyses to support the team.

This hybrid position provides on-the-job training, vendor liaison experience, and exposure to merchandising systems and warehouse processes as you develop toward a merchant career.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset are required.
• Curiosity and analytical thinking help in learning merchant concepts.
• Autonomy and problem-solving support the purchasing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform support activities for the buying team, such as purchase order management and processing markdowns.
• Provide basic analysis of key business data to the Buyer, including retail math and Open-To-Buy.
• Learn negotiation and vendor relationship skills through in-person meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility

Results Driven

Intellectually curious

Resilient

Enthusiasm for retail

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Assistant Buyer I role at Ross Stores, Inc. in Kapolei, HI offers a structured apprenticeship to build foundation in buying, product knowledge, and retail operations. You will work closely with a skilled Buyer, participate in purchase order management, markdowns, and Open-To-Buy analyses to support the team.

This hybrid position provides on-the-job training, vendor liaison experience, and exposure to merchandising systems and warehouse processes as you develop toward a merchant career.