Associate Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Buyer to manage vendor relationships and stock levels. This role requires strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of customer behavior in a competitive marketplace.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with vendors and teams.
• Experience analyzing internal and competitor merchandise data.
• Familiarity with industry-standard negotiation terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of brands through ordering new products.
• Analyze stock levels and competitor data.
• Support vendor relationships and negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Job description

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 partners with vendors and internal teams to deliver the customer experience Zappos is known for.

Key job responsibilities

1. Pre-Market Reports: run, organize, and analyze key reports for market and vendor meetings for all styles.
2. Support post-market recap and assortment review (new vs core/replenish, OTB).
3. Utilize purchasing strategy and order-writing logic to create new item orders, core, and re-orders.
4. Revise current or future purchase orders for new, core, and DFMS orders.
5. Understand and apply industry-standard negotiation terminology.
6. Maintain vendor follow-through and communication within established expectations.
7. Work with vendors to reach mutually beneficial payment terms that positively impact contribution profit.
8. Analyze internal and competitor merchandise data, including ABC categorization and analysis.
9. Understand consumer demographics, product segmentation, key selling weeks, and seasonal demand.

A day in the life

You will positively impact the customer experience by monitoring Zappos.com and competitor sites, focusing on customer behavior. The ideal candidate will be experienced in using tools and reports to develop insights and will be an excellent communicator, cultivating relationships with vendors based on openness and trust.

About the team

Our team aims to offer customers a focused, best-in-class assortment in their sizes and at competitive prices. We continuously seek ways to move faster and more efficiently to make smarter buying decisions and deliver results.