Strategic Assistant Buyer - Fashion & Inventory

Century-21-Real-Estate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Century 21 NYC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer’s implementation plan and work with key principals across major brands. You will assist with merchandise selection, follow-up on orders, and monitor inventory flow while placing replenishment orders as approved.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong vendor relations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maximize in-stock positioning and guest satisfaction in a hybrid work environment in New York.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work history or applicable educational background
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Ability to work with all levels of management

Responsibilities

• Serve as ambassador for Century 21 NYC and execute the merchandise plan
• Drive revenue by sourcing the best brands and assortments at competitive prices
• Analyze weekly business performance with the buyer and take appropriate actions
• Place replenishment orders when approved
• Collaborate with planning to develop by-store assortment plans
• Troubleshoot merchandise receipt issues with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Build relationships with vendors and internal partners
• Participate in development and training of Clerical and Merchandise Assistant

Skills

Retail math

Vendor relations

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Organization

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Related education

Job description

Century 21 NYC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer’s implementation plan and work with key principals across major brands. You will assist with merchandise selection, follow-up on orders, and monitor inventory flow while placing replenishment orders as approved.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong vendor relations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maximize in-stock positioning and guest satisfaction in a hybrid work environment in New York.