Toys & Kids Merchandising Assistant — Buyer Path

The Paper Store, Inc.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS Group Holdings, including The Paper Store, Uncharted, and Gifts & More, is seeking an Assistant Buyer for Toys, Baby & Kids to help build compelling assortments and drive category growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will partner with Buyers and vendors, manage purchase orders, analyze performance, and support trend-driven product flows for both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce channels; this role emphasizes execution, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in buying, merchandising, or category management within Toys, Baby, Kids, or related retail categories
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, or Retail preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)

Responsibilities

• Support trend discovery and product flow to identify new opportunities
• Own PO management and vendor follow-ups to ensure timely orders
• Execute allocations and replenishment with cross-functional teams
• Analyze sales, markdowns, and inventory to inform strategy
• Coordinate product setup online with E-Commerce and Marketing
• Assist in seasonal launches and vendor communications
• Build strong vendor relationships and onboarding of new suppliers

Skills

Excel proficiency

Time management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, or Retail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TPS Group Holdings, including The Paper Store, Uncharted, and Gifts & More, is seeking an Assistant Buyer for Toys, Baby & Kids to help build compelling assortments and drive category growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will partner with Buyers and vendors, manage purchase orders, analyze performance, and support trend-driven product flows for both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce channels; this role emphasizes execution, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration.