DTC ASSOCIATE BUYER

FRAME; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand is looking for an Associate Buyer to support the VP of Global Buying in developing merchandise assortments. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. Responsibilities include managing reporting documents, tracking shipments, and conducting analyses for informed decision-making. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in buying or merchandising operations, along with a keen understanding of retail metrics and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Buying, Planning, or Merchandising Operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math and key merchandising metrics.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with teams to align on assortment strategies.
• Create, maintain, and distribute reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Analyze product performance and convey findings to Global Merchandising team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Blue Cherry

JOOR

Shopify

Job description

Overview

FRAME is an American fashion brand renowned for its collections in denim, cotton, leather and cashmere.

The company’s founders Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede strive to design a modern versatile wardrobe through signature denim fits, cotton shirting and coveted leather pieces.

Since the brand’s inception in 2012 in Los Angeles, California, FRAME has evolved from making handcrafted denim to offering ready-to-wear and accessories collections in the finest natural materials.

FRAME is committed to sustainable and fair manufacturing practices, balancing profit with a commitment to people and planet.

Today, FRAME is sold through its own retail stores and e-commerce as well as through leading department stores and boutiques across the world.

Role Overview

The Associate Buyer supports the VP of Global Buying in developing and executing merchandise assortments that drive sales and achieve business objectives. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with Planning, Retail, Ecommerce, Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations to bring product strategies to life across all DTC channels, from concept to in-store and online. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with operational excellence, ensuring timely reporting, receipt tracking, and flawless buy execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Ecommerce, Marketing, Visual, and Retail to align on assortment strategies and seasonal execution.
• Create, maintain, and distribute weekly and monthly reports (sales, receipts, best sellers, sell-through, etc.) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from senior management.
• Influence assortments by analyzing product performance, customer feedback, consumer trend, competitive landscape and local market knowledge and convey those findings to Global Merchandising team.
• Partner with Store Managers to gather product feedback, understand regional performance, and identify assortment opportunities to optimize in-store productivity.
• Maintain all operational files including buy plans, receipt trackers, and visual line sheets; ensure all reporting documents are accurate, consistent, and easily accessible to internal partners.
• Manage shared drive organization for seasonal buys, receipts, and reporting to ensure data alignment across all business channels. Track shipments, deliveries, transfers, and RTVs to ensure timely product flow between stores, ecommerce, and warehouse.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to change priorities.
• Prepare seasonal hindsight analyses, ad hoc reports, and business recaps to support informed decision-making and in-season actions.
• Support the VP, Global Buying in key business meetings and strategy sessions through data preparation, deck building, and summary insights.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Site Merchandising, and Marketing to ensure products are available and accurately represented online and in stores.
• Assist in conducting product knowledge seminars and seasonal assortment reviews to educate store teams on new product launches and key investments.
• Stay current on competitive landscape, consumer trends, and local market dynamics to inform future buys and assortment opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Buying, Planning, or Merchandising Operations preferred
• Demonstrates strong understanding of retail math and key merchandising metrics
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with an ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Highly organized and proactive with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels while maintaining accountability and independence
• Ability to successfully manage and execute priorities in a timely manner within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Understands our product and the FRAME customer
• Experience with retail systems such as Blue Cherry, JOOR, Shopify is a plus.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline processes or enhance reporting accuracy
• Adaptability: Embraces change and effectively adjusts to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Accountability: Meets deadlines, takes ownership of deliverables, and follows through on commitments
• Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters open communication to achieve shared goals
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and consistency across all reporting and operational processes