Assistant Merchant/Assistant Buyer, Pipeline (Akron, Hybrid)

Signet Jewelers Limited; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers Limited in Akron, OH is seeking an Assistant Buyer to help spot design trends and build must‑have assortments with our Buyers. You’ll connect with vendors, join creative meetings, and turn ideas into real results.

In this role you’ll stay agile in a fast‑paced market, set up new products, and assist in forecasting trends. The position supports sales, inventory goals, and collaborative campaigns with marketing and visual teams.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising or related field is preferred, diverse backgrounds welcome.
• At least 1 year of buying or related experience to adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organized mindset and numeric comfort.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), RMS, and Business Objects.
• Willingness to travel based on brand/merchandise categories.
• Hybrid work schedule in Akron, OH with monthly rotation.
• Compliance with security guidelines and metal-free zones when required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers to spot trends and propose ideas for upcoming drops.
• Curate collections likely to drive sales and customer interest.
• Participate in meetings to turn concepts into real products.
• Support sales and inventory goals by monitoring performance and margins.
• Forecast sales and coordinate with vendors on pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Keep product data and reports accurate and up to date for campaigns.

Skills

Trend spotting

Vendor relations

Communication

MS Office

Numbers

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

RMS

Business Objects

Excel

Job description

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve.

People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside.

There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Ready to shape what’s trending in jewelry? As an Assistant Buyer at Signet Jewelers, you’ll help spot design fresh products and build must-have assortments with our Buyers. Connect with vendors, join creative meetings, and turn ideas into real results. Stay agile in a fast-paced market, set up new products, and support sales and inventory goals. You’ll keep reports on point, help forecast trends, and team up with marketing and visual pros to make our displays pop. Dive in and grow your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Team up with buyers to check out the latest jewelry trends and pitch fresh ideas for future drops.
• Keep your eyes on what’s trending and curate collections everyone will want.
• Join meetings and help turn wild concepts into actual products.
• Work with your team to smash sales, keep inventory tight, and boost those margins.
• Be ready to pivot and tackle whatever new challenges pop up.
• Help predict sales and work with vendors on quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Make sure all reports and product info are always updated and on point.
• Fact-check ad content, support campaigns, and create eye‑catching store displays that get noticed.
• Share updates, manage projects, and stay connected with stores and partners.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising or similar is a plus, but we’re all about unique backgrounds and fresh perspectives.
• If you’ve got at least a year in buying or anything related, you’ll hit the ground running here.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, organized mindset, and being comfortable working with numbers.
• You’re good with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), RMS, and Business Objects.
• Possible travel based on specific brand and merchandise categories.
• Hybrid work schedule on a rotating monthly basis in Akron, OH.
• Open to working in spaces that require metal‑free zones and following security guidelines.

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees.

Signet Jewelers is a people-first company. This core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. We're ONE Company, proud of our rich heritage, international presence, diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside.

We are Great Place to Work-Certified™ operating under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda and James Allen.