Hybrid Assistant Buyer – Global Sourcing & Trends

World Market Management Services, LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Shopping discount

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

World Market, LLC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Merchandising team in Alameda, CA. You’ll support the Buyer’s activities to build unique product assortments for our omni-channel business through analysis, trend research and international sourcing.

You’ll manage assortment planning, vendor relations, sample tracking and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Visual, Inventory Management and Merch Operations to drive profitable growth while maintaining a strong customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong analytical, planning and time management skills.
• Experience with multi-unit retailers in merchandising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assortment planning and product reviews to drive financial metrics.
• Build compelling assortments through trend research and vendor collaboration.
• Manage sample tracking, quote sheets, and vendor setup in systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with Marketing, Visual, Inventory, and Merch Ops.

Skills

Critical thinking

Agility

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Travel enthusiasm

Time management

Merchandising software

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Merchandising software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Market, LLC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Merchandising team in Alameda, CA. You’ll support the Buyer’s activities to build unique product assortments for our omni-channel business through analysis, trend research and international sourcing.

You’ll manage assortment planning, vendor relations, sample tracking and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Visual, Inventory Management and Merch Operations to drive profitable growth while maintaining a strong customer