Buyer I

The Exchange; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exchange in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Buyer Assistant to support the merchandising team with assortment planning, execution, and replenishment.

Under the supervision of a buyer, you will help with open-to-buy maintenance, vendor coordination, and reporting. This onsite role offers exposure to planning, allocation, and stock optimization.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in buying, retail merchandising, planning, allocation, and/or inventory management required.
• Or Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in buying, retail merchandising, planning, allocation, and/or inventory management required.
• Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to buyer including, but not limited to, vendor solicitations, Retek updates, price changes, and maintenance of open-to-buy.
• Supports buyers in development, execution and evaluation of stock assortments and sources of supply for programs.
• Shadows higher-level buyers and participates in online and store merchandising activities. Attends professional development training to gain expertise and achieve contracting officer designation.
• Runs reports and prepares presentations as required. May participate in tabloid and promotion planning process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in buying and merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Assists buyer at the entry level in merchandising functions, including assortment planning/execution, financial planning/execution, merchandise allocation and replenishment. Has limited responsibility for minor and non-complex categories under the direct supervision of a buyer. Maintains a contracting officer code which binds the Exchange through contractual obligations to a limit of $125,000 per contract.

Assists buyer at the entry level in merchandising functions, including assortment planning/execution, financial planning/execution, merchandise allocation and replenishment. Has limited responsibility for minor and non-complex categories under the direct supervision of a buyer. Maintains a contracting officer code which binds the Exchange through contractual obligations to a limit of $125,000 per contract.

Job Grade

4

Job Tier

1

Career Area

Buying and Merchandising

Supervisor

No

Job Qualifications

Three years of experience in buying, retail merchandising, planning, allocation, and/or inventory management required.

Or

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in buying, retail merchandising, planning, allocation, and/or inventory management required.

Degree (one Of)

• BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

Major/Minor (one Of)

• BUSINESS - Preferred
• MERCHANDISING - Preferred

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems)

• MS OFFICE - INTERMEDIATE - Required

Major Duties

• Provides administrative support to buyer including, but not limited to, vendor solicitations, Retek updates, price changes, and maintenance of open-to-buy.
• Supports buyers in development, execution and evaluation of stock assortments and sources of supply for programs.
• Shadows higher-level buyers and participates in online and store merchandising activities. Attends professional development training to gain expertise and achieve contracting officer designation.
• Runs reports and prepares presentations as required. May participate in tabloid and promotion planning process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Management

Number of Positions Remaining

1

23-Aug-2026