Beauty Buyer: Trend-Driven Merchandising & Analytics

The PCA Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BeautySpace is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Buyer to manage brand and product assortment for retail partners. You will work closely with the Head Buyer, analyze sales performance, and help drive profitable growth across beauty categories.

The role combines beauty, merchandising, analytics, and brand management, offering a path to advance in a dynamic retail environment in New York. Hybrid in-office schedule supports collaboration and focused work.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning, or a related retail function.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head Buyer to develop and manage a compelling product assortment across BeautySpace retail partners.
• Monitor the beauty marketplace to identify emerging brands, products, categories, and consumer trends.
• Build relationships with brand, retail, and internal partners through regular communication and monthly business check-ins.
• Support the Head Buyer in conducting regular brand performance and business review meetings.
• Assist with the development of market presentations and assortment decks for retail partners.
• Coordinate retailer documentation, including new item forms, line sheets, UPC information, product setup, and price changes.
• Create and maintain the internal new product workbook, ensuring information is communicated accurately across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Assistant Planners and brand partners on returns-to-vendor (RTVs), markdowns, chargebacks, and other inventory initiatives.
• Ensure buying and merchandising deliverables meet established go-to-market timelines and launch deadlines.
• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Sales, and other departments to support successful product launches and retail execution.

Skills

Buying

Merchandising

Planning

Retail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NAV

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Qlik

Job description

BeautySpace is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Buyer to manage brand and product assortment for retail partners. You will work closely with the Head Buyer, analyze sales performance, and help drive profitable growth across beauty categories.

The role combines beauty, merchandising, analytics, and brand management, offering a path to advance in a dynamic retail environment in New York. Hybrid in-office schedule supports collaboration and focused work.