Assistant Buyer: Merchandising & Vendor Relations

Zappos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zappos is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join the buying team in New York. This role suits someone with buying experience aiming to advance, working with industry-leading brands and a data-driven culture.

You will partner with Buyers, execute buying plans, monitor stock levels, analyze sales metrics, and support markdown and promotions while maintaining data integrity. The team emphasizes collaboration across planning, marketing, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of Retail/Merchandising experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and merchandising systems is a plus.

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

Strong analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Organizational & time management

Written & verbal communication

Retail math & metrics

Fast-paced environment

Generative AI prompting awareness

Opportunity recognition for AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Merchandising systems

Job description

Zappos is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join the buying team in New York. This role suits someone with buying experience aiming to advance, working with industry-leading brands and a data-driven culture.

You will partner with Buyers, execute buying plans, monitor stock levels, analyze sales metrics, and support markdown and promotions while maintaining data integrity. The team emphasizes collaboration across planning, marketing, and operations.