Assistant Buyer

Overview

Join AAO's Buying team as an Assistant Buyer, supporting the Buyer in all aspects of merchandise procurement. Key responsibilities include analyzing market trends to identify high-potential new brands, sourcing and negotiating with vendors for optimal terms, coordinating store-level product distribution and merchandising, managing vendor relationships and contracts, and traveling to stores with the Buyer. This role targets bilingual (English/Korean) candidates with 1-2 years of retail buying experience, Excel proficiency, and passion for urban fashion and streetwear, who are legally authorized to work in the US.

• Assist the Buyer in analyzing market trends to identify and develop new brands that drive maximum sales.
• Support Buyer in sourcing and contacting appropriate vendors for merchandise; negotiate terms to secure optimal deals.
• Help coordinate proper store-level distribution of all products and merchandising concepts under Buyer
  22s direction.
• Assist Buyer with vendor relationship management and contract administration.
• Travel regularly to stores with Buyer to connect with teams.

• Bilingual fluency in English and Korean
• Strong negotiation skills to support Buyer in securing favorable vendor agreements
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or collaboratively under Buyer's guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• 1-2 years retail buying/merchandising experience preferred
• Passion for urban fashion and streetwear trends
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

685 Gotham Pkwy, Carlstadt, NJ, USA

Job Type: Full-time