Men's Associate Buyer — Data-Driven Merchandising

ALO; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking an Associate Buyer to own multiple categories within the division, driving seasonal buys, receipt management, and weekly business analysis. You will collaborate across Buying, Merchandising, and Planning & Allocation to align on strategy and leverage data-driven recommendations to support the product vision.

In this design-led environment, you will bring analytical rigor to optimize inventory, forecast accurately, and drive sales while you work full-time in-office in Beverly

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or planning.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural leader and problem solver with a growth mindset.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category performance and translate trends into action, adjusting receipts to maximize sales.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and quarterly business reports with accurate data for leadership.
• Partner with Buying, Merchandising, and Planning & Allocation to execute seasonal and in-season strategies.
• Develop bottom-up, SKU-level buys for seasonal items grounded in historical results and sales targets.
• Conduct PO management tasks, track warehouse ETAs, and advise on launch dates risk.
• Compose quarterly hindsight presentations with insights to guide partners on assortment decisions.
• Prepare ahead for milestone meetings with relevant data and analyses to support decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Ownership mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

ALO is seeking an Associate Buyer to own multiple categories within the division, driving seasonal buys, receipt management, and weekly business analysis. You will collaborate across Buying, Merchandising, and Planning & Allocation to align on strategy and leverage data-driven recommendations to support the product vision.

In this design-led environment, you will bring analytical rigor to optimize inventory, forecast accurately, and drive sales while you work full-time in-office in Beverly