Buyer

Fourth Floor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Buyer to drive strategic merchandise assortments and cultivate strong vendor partnerships. You will analyze sales data, manage open-to-buy, and ensure assortments align with brand vision and profitability.

The role collaborates with Design, Planning, Production, and Merchandising to execute initiatives. Ideal candidates bring fashion expertise, commercial instincts, and strong analytical skills, with experience across women's apparel

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of buying experience in fashion or lifestyle brands.
• Experience across women's apparel categories such as tops, wovens, fleece, graphics, intimates, swim, athleisure.
• Strong understanding of retail math, assortment planning, inventory management, open-to-buy.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Vendor management, negotiation, and product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic merchandise assortments aligned with brand vision and financial objectives.
• Identify trends and market opportunities to inform product direction and assortment strategies.
• Manage assortment planning, pricing strategies, inventory levels, and OTB targets.
• Analyze sales performance and retail metrics to drive profitability.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate costs, and oversee development.
• Partner with Design, Planning, Production, and Merchandising to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Monitor category performance and adjust strategies based on demand and trends.
• Support product development from concept to delivery, ensuring assortment integrity.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Vendor management

Open-to-buy

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Trend forecasting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Tools

Excel

Job description

An established fashion and lifestyle company is seeking an experienced Buyer to support its merchandising team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic product assortments, identifying emerging trends, managing vendor relationships, and driving sales and profitability through thoughtful assortment planning and business analysis. Ideal candidates bring a strong combination of fashion expertise, commercial instincts, and analytical skills, with experience across women's apparel categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic merchandise assortments aligned with brand vision, customer preferences, and financial objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and competitive insights to inform product direction and assortment strategies.
• Manage assortment planning, pricing strategies, inventory levels, and open-to-buy targets.
• Analyze sales performance, retail metrics, and business trends to identify opportunities and drive profitability.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate costs, and oversee product development and execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Planning, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure product alignment and timely execution.
• Monitor category performance and make strategic adjustments based on sales results, customer demand, and market trends.
• Support product development from concept through delivery, ensuring assortment integrity and commercial success.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, providing direction and support where applicable.

What We're Looking For

• 4–6+ years of buying experience within fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands.
• Experience across women's apparel categories such as tops, wovens, fleece, graphics, intimates, swim, athleisure, or related categories.
• Strong understanding of retail math, assortment planning, inventory management, and open-to-buy.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to interpret business trends.
• Proven vendor management, negotiation, and product development experience.
• Strong trend forecasting, product sensibility, and understanding of the contemporary fashion customer.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, commercially minded approach.

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