Associate Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player as an Associate Buyer, where your analytical skills and effective communication will drive the customer experience. You will manage vendor relationships, analyze market data, and make strategic purchasing decisions to ensure a competitive product assortment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering results. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a culture where all employees can excel and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Sign-on payments

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Merchandising or related field required.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis for market insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of brands through product ordering and stock analysis.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Effective communication

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Understanding consumer demographics

Education

3+ years in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Zappos is seeking an Associate Buyer to join the Merchandising team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of brands through the ordering of new products while analyzing and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who will partner with vendors and internal partners to deliver the customer experience Zappos is known for.

Key job responsibilities

1. Pre-Market Reports: running, organizing and analysis of key reports for market and vendor meetings for all styles
2. Supports post market recap and assortment review (new vs core/replenish, OTB)
3. Adept in utilizing purchasing strategy and order-writing logic to create new item orders, core and re-orders
4. Adept in revising current or future purchase orders for new, core, and DFMS orders
5. Understands and applies industry-standard negotiation terminology
6. Maintaining vendor follow-through and communication within established expectations
7. Capable of working with vendors to reach a payment term that is mutually beneficial and positively aids the organization's contribution profit
8. Understands how to gather and analyze internal and competitor merchandise data -- possesses knowledge of ABC categorization and analysis
9. Understands the needs and wants of the different consumer demographics, product segmentation, key selling weeks, and seasonal demand.

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

Our team strives to offer our customers a best-in-class, focused assortment in the sizes they need and at a price that is competitive. We are finding ways to move faster and more efficiently than ever before to make smarter buying decisions and deliver results.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3 + years in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience

- 3 + years of Excel experience

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/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 here.

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