Hybrid Associate Buyer: Analytics & Vendor Strategy

Genesco; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesco in Nashville seeks a merchandising professional to manage the product buying cycle for brands with lower impact and assist Buyers with higher magnitude brands. The role emphasizes analytical evaluation of market trends and collaboration with Buyers, Director and GMMs.

Two years of buying/merchandising experience is preferred, with strong retail math, cross-functional skills and a passion for fashion trends. Hybrid work arrangements are likely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of buying/merchandising experience.
• Strong retail math skills (sell-through, margin, inventory, sales).
• Highly analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Buyers, Director and GMMs.
• Adept knowledge of fashion trends.
• Proficient with multiple software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write purchase orders and develop monthly flows for product buys, including size curve balancing.
• Assist in product line building with Buyers, Director and GMMs.
• Evaluate market trends, sales analytics and consumer tracking to assist in assortment building.
• Participate in vendor meetings with Buyers, Director, Buying and GMMs.
• Evaluate product lines from new vendors and recommend whether to test brand in stores.
• Accurately track orders cross-functionally with Logistics, Distribution and Merchandising.
• Communicate buy plans with Buyer/Merchandisers.

Skills

Retail math

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional

Fashion trends

Software platforms

Attention to detail

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Genesco in Nashville seeks a merchandising professional to manage the product buying cycle for brands with lower impact and assist Buyers with higher magnitude brands. The role emphasizes analytical evaluation of market trends and collaboration with Buyers, Director and GMMs.

Two years of buying/merchandising experience is preferred, with strong retail math, cross-functional skills and a passion for fashion trends. Hybrid work arrangements are likely.