Associate eCommerce Buyer

Salomon; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salomon is seeking an Associate eCommerce Buyer to manage multi-category assortments and inventory for the U.S. eCommerce channels. This role requires collaboration with buying and merchandising teams to ensure effective product launches, inventory tracking, and sales strategies.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in retail or eCommerce, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Excel for reporting and analysis. This role is essential for optimizing product assortments and ensuring timely execution of campaigns while meeting financial targets.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or retail.
• Working knowledge of retail buying process and product life cycles.
• Proficiency in Excel to support reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the seasonal buy process for assigned categories.
• Support inventory management and track seasonal availability.
• Analyze sales and inventory reports to inform in-season actions.

Skills

Buying

Merchandising

Planning

eCommerce operations

Retail experience

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assortment Management

• Manage the seasonal buy process for select categories, including pre‑season forecasting inputs and in‑season adjustments, ensuring alignment to financial and inventory targets in close partnership with Planning
• Partner with the Senior Buyer to support seasonal assortment development for assigned categories, ensuring product mixes are customer‑focused and aligned to profit and inventory objectives
• Support the evolution of categories and product ranges through participation in long‑range category development briefings, aligned with regional and DTC eCommerce strategy
• Build and maintain online catalogs within eCommerce platforms, ensuring accurate catalog setup, attributes, imagery, and pricing
• Own seasonal pricing file maintenance, including promotional and end‑of‑life pricing, with thorough QA prior to publication
• Support campaign execution by selecting and maintaining assortments that enable compelling product storytelling and drive brand engagement and revenue

Inventory Management

• Support inventory management by tracking inbound inventory and seasonal availability in partnership with Planning teams
• Proactively identify and flag risks related to stockouts, overstock, or delivery delays, recommending actions where appropriate
• Partner with Planning to establish pre‑season purchase order receipt flows

Reporting & Business Insights

• Run and analyze weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform in‑season actions and buy adjustments
• Analyze in‑season and post‑season performance trends to inform future assortment planning and buying decisions
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support assortment decisions, promotional strategies, and business planning
• Develop and deliver presentations for key milestone, buy, and seasonal review meetings
• Leverage sales, trend, and consumer data to support demand forecasting and data‑driven procurement decisions
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Support the DTC go‑to‑market (GTM) calendar for product launches and campaigns, aligning merchandising and marketing actions to achieve financial targets
• Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, site operations, and marketing to align product storytelling and ensure seamless campaign execution that drives commercial impact
• Partner with regional data and global site merchandising teams to ensure product accuracy, pricing alignment, and site readiness
• Assist with merchandising updates tied to campaigns, seasonal refreshes, and homepage features

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, planning, eCommerce operations, or retail, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
• Working knowledge of the retail buying process, product life cycles, and key merchandising and inventory performance metrics (GM%, sell‑through, weeks of supply)
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas) to support reporting, analysis, and operational execution
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with curiosity, strong follow–through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and consumer data
• Clear communicator and collaborative partner across cross‑functional teams

Additional Information

The Associate eCommerce Buyer supports the Buying and Merchandising teams in executing multi‑category assortments, inventory management, and sales strategies across Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) eCommerce channels in the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on core buying operations such as catalog setup, launch coordination, seasonal forecasting support, and campaign readiness to ensure smooth and timely site execution. In partnership with the Senior Buyer and Planning teams, the Associate Buyer supports the seasonal buy process for select categories, including pre‑season buy preparation, inventory flow tracking, and performance monitoring against key KPIs. Through strong cross‑functional collaboration and data‑driven insights, this role helps deliver compelling assortments that support sales, margin, and brand engagement.