Assistant Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lensa as an Assistant Buyer, an exciting opportunity designed for those ready to advance in retail. In this role, you'll collaborate on strategic initiatives, manage inventory, and work closely with industry-leading brands. Thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing your analytical skills and fostering vendor relationships that drive success.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail/merchandising experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Buyers on category management.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder quantities.
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist in negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our buying team. This role is ideal for someone with some buying experience who is ready to take the next step in their career while working with industry-leading brands.

Key job 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
  
  

A day in the life

You will make a positive impact on customer experience through continuous monitoring of Zappos.com and competitor sites through the lens of the customer. The ideal candidate will be experienced in using the tools and reports to develop a deeper understanding of customer behavior. Being an excellent communicator is a must as you will need to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with vendors based on openness and trust.

About The Team

Welcome to Amazon/Zappos, where data-driven decisions meet a people-first culture! We combine Amazon's innovative mindset with Zappos' unique culture to create an environment where every employee can grow while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds - Zappos' renowned company culture and Amazon's innovative approach to retail. You'll be part of a team that values both personal growth and business success while working with some of the industry's top brands.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of retail/merchandising experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with retail math and metrics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $35,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $75,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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