International Assistant Buyer | Merchandising & Analysis

Skechers USA Ltd.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. in Manhattan Beach is seeking an Assistant Buyer, International, to support the International Buying team in executing merchandising strategies across select markets and brands.

Reporting to the Buyer, you will analyze performance, inventory trends, consumer behavior, and market data to inform assortment, pricing, and product decisions. The ideal candidate is highly organized and data-driven, with a passion for retail, consumer behavior, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Buying & Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in buying, merchandising, or fashion retail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; solid understanding of retail math.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal assortment strategies and merchandising plans for assigned international markets and brands.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, inventory levels, product performance, and OTB to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare for and participate in product meetings and assortment reviews.
• Maintain assortment planning tools and dashboards used by the Buying team.
• Generate purchase orders and monitor data accuracy across orders and inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Buying & Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Skechers USA Ltd. in Manhattan Beach is seeking an Assistant Buyer, International, to support the International Buying team in executing merchandising strategies across select markets and brands.

Reporting to the Buyer, you will analyze performance, inventory trends, consumer behavior, and market data to inform assortment, pricing, and product decisions. The ideal candidate is highly organized and data-driven, with a passion for retail, consumer behavior, and collaboration.