Off-Price Buyer Assistant: Trends & Merchandising

Belk; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belk is seeking an Off-Price Assistant Buyer to support the off-price strategy and drive sales and profit through analysis of business across channels. The role emphasizes trend tracking, assortment planning, and close collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure department success.

The position requires leveraging merchandising systems, managing season codes, and developing promotional strategies in partnership with Buyers and DMMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience using merchandising systems required.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and present trends, risks, and opportunities from multiple data sources.
• Manage assortment planning by analyzing performance and future needs.
• Utilize merchandising systems to drive orders and results.
• Forecast and verify season codes for promotions and permanent markdowns.
• Develop advertising and promotional strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data to inform replenishment and cross-channel impact.
• Coordinate image requests and liaise between E-Commerce and vendors.
• Present buying strategy in cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain vendor relationships including Private Brands teams.
• Execute cross-channel marketing decisions and negotiate co-op distribution.

Skills

Merchandising analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Microsoft Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workhorse system

Job description

Belk is seeking an Off-Price Assistant Buyer to support the off-price strategy and drive sales and profit through analysis of business across channels. The role emphasizes trend tracking, assortment planning, and close collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure department success.

The position requires leveraging merchandising systems, managing season codes, and developing promotional strategies in partnership with Buyers and DMMs.