Associate Buyer

Stitch Fix; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Stitch Fix is seeking an Associate Buyer to own a portion of a divisional product category, managing a high-SKU assortment across multiple brands. You will collaborate with Planning, cross-functional teams, and vendors to develop financial and product strategies that drive sales and profitability, while ensuring inventory health and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes identifying white-space market opportunities, curating assortments, and leveraging AI tools to analyze data patterns in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of Buying or Merchandising experience with assortments, profitability, and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with AI tools to enhance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial and product strategies across brand partners to drive sales and optimize inventory.
• Analyze performance to take calculated risks and manage open-to-buy budgets with Planning.
• Build partnerships with vendors and present assortments to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or related field

Tools

G Suite

AI tools familiarity

Job description

About Stitch Fix, Inc.

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) Stitch Fix is redefining retail by combining human creativity with advanced data science and Generative AI. As we build the future of personalized shopping, we’re equally committed to building yours. We believe in investing in our team as much as our technology. Join us to be a trendsetter in the industry and help us redefine what’s possible for our clients, while we help you reach your full potential.

About the Role

The Stitch Fix Merchandising team shapes client-first, product-obsessed, and data-driven retail strategies that power our dynamic personalization platform. As an Associate Buyer, you will own a portion of the business within a specific divisional product category, managing and optimizing a high-SKU, complex assortment across multiple brands. Operating as an individual contributor, you will partner closely with Planning, cross-functional teams, and external vendor partners to develop financial and product strategies that drive sales, profitability, and inventory health. In this role, you directly impact business growth and client satisfaction by identifying white-space market opportunities and curating assortments that delight our core client.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial and product strategies, curating assortments across brand partners to drive sales, optimize inventory, and expand white-space opportunities.
• Analyze business performance regularly to take calculated risks, resolve operational gaps, and collaborate with Planning counterparts to responsibly manage open-to-buy budgets.
• Build strong, trust-based partnerships with external vendors and present strategic assortments to leadership and internal cross-functional teams to secure alignment.
• Perform continuous competitive market research to identify product gaps, spot emerging trends, and modernize the assortment to meet evolving client needs.
• Leverage modern digital workflow utilities, enterprise tools, and emerging AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to analyze data patterns, streamline assortment planning, and solve complex problems efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

About You

This is what you’ll need to succeed in this role from day 1:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising, with demonstrated expertise in managing product assortments, driving profitability, and inventory optimization for both multi-branded and vertical retail environments.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with leveraging productivity AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance workflows, alongside an eagerness to quickly master new technologies.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems independently, negotiate effectively, and communicate complex strategies clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Ability to travel approximately 25–30% of the time.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing high-SKU, high-complexity assortments in e-commerce or tech-driven retail environments.
• Proven track record of managing and balancing open-to-buy budgets alongside dedicated planning partners.
• Exposure to advanced retail analytics software or automated assortment planning tools.

You’ll love working at Stitch Fix because you will…

• Fuse human creativity and styling expertise to redefine personalized retail.
• Set a high bar for our craft and drive measurable impact across fashion, tech, and data science.
• Actively leverage AI and modern tech to evolve how work gets done.
• Lead with innovation, think boldly, and aren’t afraid to challenge conventional retail norms.
• Win together in a collaborative, low-ego environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated.
• Be client obsessed by putting our customers at the heart of every decision to deliver unmatched personalization and trust.
• Support our team with competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career growth.

Compensation and Benefits

This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for US-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, location, and performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.

Salary Range

$64,900—$108,000 USD

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