Data-Driven Associate Buyer (Hybrid | Growth)

Rufflebutts; Flower Mound (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Health & dental benefits

401k + matching

Casual dress code

Job summary

RuffleButts + RuggedButts is a digitally native premium children's apparel company with a growing premium line. The merchandising team seeks a hands-on, data-driven merchant who can build assortment plans, manage replenishment, and own pricing timelines while supporting design in new product development.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive insights to optimize inventory and drive growth across channels.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Apparel Buying, Merchandising, or Planning.
• Strong quantitative and Excel skills; experience with BI tools a plus.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Driven to achieve results in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Knowledge of merchandising, market trends, and key retailers.
• Understanding of assortment curation, planning and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Work with Category Director to create assortment plans that support customer needs and financial objectives.
• Generate and analyze weekly reports; provide ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the company.
• Support marketing in developing promotional plans and campaigns for new product launches.
• Identify missed opportunities and growth drivers with product development and design teams.
• Plan, oversee and execute inventory management to increase revenue and reduce costs.
• Perform statistical analysis using historical data and current trends; recommend strategies.
• Partner on process development, improving tools and processes for forecasting and planning.
• Collaborate with Sourcing on product expansion opportunities and trend chasing in children’s market.
• Work closely with Category Director and report to them.

Skills

Excel

Quantitative analysis

Tableau

Power BI

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

RuffleButts + RuggedButts is a digitally native premium children's apparel company with a growing premium line. The merchandising team seeks a hands-on, data-driven merchant who can build assortment plans, manage replenishment, and own pricing timelines while supporting design in new product development.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive insights to optimize inventory and drive growth across channels.