Assistant Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

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

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
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experience

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&DD insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 20.76 - 36.34 USD hourly

Zappos.com LLC

Job ID: A10528477