Buyer

Nbutexas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Buyer to drive category strategy for a growing region. You will own the assortment, leveraging an established global product line while tailoring selections to regional customer preferences and sales performance.

This role requires collaboration across Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, and other teams to optimize inventory, forecasting, and in-season performance. A data-driven mindset and trend awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel buying experience with a vertically integrated retail brand.
• Ability to interpret sales and inventory data while tracking product, fashion trends, and consumer preferences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with experience balancing financial metrics and merchandising strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own the assortment strategy for an assigned category using the global product line to meet regional demand.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and market trends to maximize profitability and sell-through.
• Balance trend-right product selection with financial performance and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and in-season performance.
• Monitor results and adjust assortments with strategic recommendations.
• Stay informed on competitive trends and consumer behavior to keep assortments relevant.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Fashion trend awareness

Job description

A nationally recognized vertical apparel retailer is seeking a Buyer to drive category strategy for a growing region. In this role, you'll own the product assortment for your assigned category, leveraging an existing global product line while tailoring selections to regional customer preferences, sales performance, and market trends. This is a highly collaborative position offering visibility across merchandising, planning, and allocation, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the assortment strategy for an assigned product category, selecting from an established global product line to meet regional customer demand.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and market trends to make data-driven buying decisions that maximize profitability and sell-through.
• Balance trend-right product selection with financial performance, ensuring assortments align with both customer expectations and business objectives.
• Partner closely with Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, forecasting, and in-season performance.
• Monitor business results and react quickly to opportunities and risks through assortment adjustments and strategic recommendations.
• Stay informed on competitive trends, consumer behavior, and emerging fashion influences to keep assortments relevant and compelling.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel buying experience with a vertically integrated retail brand.
• Proven ability to interpret sales and inventory data while maintaining a strong eye for product, fashion trends, and consumer preferences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with experience balancing financial metrics and merchandising strategy.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where category assignments and priorities may shift.