Merchandise Assistant Buyer: Data-Driven Trend Finder

Citi Trends; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends in New York, NY is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team in driving profitable assortments and managing vendor partnerships. You will help ensure inventory aligns with customer demand and business strategy.

Responsibilities include PO accuracy, order tracking, trend research, and collaboration with teams on product placement. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of retail buying experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order placement — pricing, quantities, delivery schedules.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Research trends and analyze sales data to support merchandise selection.
• Identify top-performing products and recommend replenishment or promotions.
• Collaborate on product placement and assortment strategy.
• Coordinate samples, descriptions, and imagery.
• Assist in pricing strategy, margin review, and promotional planning.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and vendor performance reports.
• Provide administrative support to the Buying team.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Retail systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Market trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Retail systems

Job description

Citi Trends in New York, NY is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team in driving profitable assortments and managing vendor partnerships. You will help ensure inventory aligns with customer demand and business strategy.

Responsibilities include PO accuracy, order tracking, trend research, and collaboration with teams on product placement. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of retail buying experience are preferred.