Buying Assistant

24 Seven Talent; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a driven Buying Assistant to support the buying team with data analysis, reporting, order tracking, and ERP data management to inform inventory decisions.

Reporting to the VP of Buying, you will organize large data sets in Excel, pull sell-through and inventory reports, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with logistics to track deliveries, ensuring accuracy and timely buys.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in fast-paced fashion wholesale buying or merchandising.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP).
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong written/verbal communication.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and assess data for analysis.
• Pull reports: sell-through, inventory, open PO, sales history.
• Research, organize, and tag product information.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and confirmations.
• Maintain PO details in ERP: cost, style codes, shipping windows, images, descriptions.
• Coordinate with logistics to track deliveries.

Skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

Excel

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the buying team with administrative tasks, order tracking, reporting, and data analysis to help inform inventory decisions and future buys.

Reporting to the VP of Buying, you’ll play an important role in supporting the division’s buying function, with a strong focus on data processing, organization, and analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, accurate, comfortable working with large data sets, and advanced in Excel.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collect, organize, and assess internal and external data for analysis.
• Support the buying team by pulling reports, including sell-through, inventory management, open PO, and sales history reports.
• Research, organize, and tag product information.
• Issue, review, and manage purchase orders and supplier order confirmations.
• Maintain accurate purchase order details in the ERP system, including cost, style codes, shipping windows, images, and product descriptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with the logistics team to maintain shipping details and track product deliveries.
• Conduct competitive research on pricing, MSRP, imagery, and product information.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales and buying teams as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced fashion wholesale buying or merchandising environment.
• Strong administrative, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities may shift.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of products, competition, and business needs.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and eagerness to grow within the company.