Hybrid Apparel Buyer & Assortment Strategist

Goodwin Recruiting; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Columbus, OH is seeking a Buyer who blends strong product instincts with analytic skills to build compelling assortments and drive business results. Hybrid schedule; candidates open to relocation encouraged.

Role emphasizes partnering with planning, inventory and product teams to optimize purchasing, pricing and sell-through while traveling as needed. Salary range listed: $100,000–$135,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel buying or merchandising experience.
• Experience owning a product category, developing assortments and influencing purchasing decisions.
• Strong understanding of sales performance, inventory productivity and retail metrics.
• Keen eye for product, fashion trends and customer preferences.
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop buying and assortment strategies reflecting customer preferences and trends.
• Evaluate product performance and recommend assortment adjustments.
• Partner with planning and inventory on purchasing decisions, inventory, pricing and sell-through.
• Identify opportunities to expand successful products and address underperforming categories.
• Collaborate with product teams to maintain a consistent customer experience.
• Present business insights and product recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Apparel buying

Merchandising

Analytics

Category ownership

Retail finance

Communication

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Columbus, OH is seeking a Buyer who blends strong product instincts with analytic skills to build compelling assortments and drive business results. Hybrid schedule; candidates open to relocation encouraged.

Role emphasizes partnering with planning, inventory and product teams to optimize purchasing, pricing and sell-through while traveling as needed. Salary range listed: $100,000–$135,000.