Associate Buyer: Strategic Merchandiser for Cruise Lines

Starboard; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Starboard is seeking an Associate Buyer to partner with the Buyer in developing strategic vision and assortment plans across multiple cruise line profiles. The role focuses on customer-centric merchandising, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with planning to hit sales and margin targets.

Responsibilities include sourcing vendors, negotiating terms, and driving exclusive assortments while managing in-season performance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic vision for areas of responsibility across cruise line profiles.
• Create customer-centric assortment plans based on guest demography and trends.
• Collaborate with planning to meet sales, margin and turnover targets.
• Lead and develop one or more direct reports and partner across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytics

Strategy formulation

Negotiation

Leadership

Forecasting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Starboard is seeking an Associate Buyer to partner with the Buyer in developing strategic vision and assortment plans across multiple cruise line profiles. The role focuses on customer-centric merchandising, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with planning to hit sales and margin targets.

Responsibilities include sourcing vendors, negotiating terms, and driving exclusive assortments while managing in-season performance.