Hybrid Assistant Buyer: Data-Driven Merchandising & Analytics

Columbia Sportswear Company; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support seasonal buying strategies, analytics, and reporting. You will collaborate with product line managers, allocation, planning, store operations, and other partners to inform go-to-market decisions.

The role emphasizes data-driven pricing and promotions, building catalogs, and delivering accurate reports using Excel and Power BI dashboards. A bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years buying experience are expected; hybrid work with four

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equiv. experience required.
• 1–3 years buying, retail merchandising, or allocation experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate data enabling teams to analyze current business trends and take action.
• Support in-season management and seasonal buys by preparing documentation and analyzing data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather information for merchandising decisions.
• Create product catalogs to support seasonal strategy and upload orders and reconcile seasonal buys.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Resourceful

Resilient

Confident

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Illustrator

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support seasonal buying strategies, analytics, and reporting. You will collaborate with product line managers, allocation, planning, store operations, and other partners to inform go-to-market decisions.

The role emphasizes data-driven pricing and promotions, building catalogs, and delivering accurate reports using Excel and Power BI dashboards. A bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years buying experience are expected; hybrid work with four