Strategic Associate Buyer — Merchandising & Analytics

Amazon; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Zappos is seeking an Associate Buyer to join the Merchandising team. You will manage a portfolio of brands, place new orders, and analyze stock levels to support optimal customer experience.

Strong communication with vendors and internal partners is essential to drive results and maintain a competitive assortment. The role requires collaboration across teams to deliver a best-in-class shopping experience, leveraging market and vendor reports and staying ahead of seasonal demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large data sets.
• 3+ years in Buying, Planning or related Merchandising roles.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Market Reports: analyze key reports for market/vendor meetings.
• Supports post market recap and assortment reviews (new vs core/replenish, OTB).
• Create and revise purchase orders for new, core, and DFMS orders.
• Negotiate terms with vendors to benefit profit margins.
• Analyze internal and competitor data for product categorization and demand.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Vendor communication

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Zappos is seeking an Associate Buyer to join the Merchandising team. You will manage a portfolio of brands, place new orders, and analyze stock levels to support optimal customer experience.

Strong communication with vendors and internal partners is essential to drive results and maintain a competitive assortment. The role requires collaboration across teams to deliver a best-in-class shopping experience, leveraging market and vendor reports and staying ahead of seasonal demand.