Assistant Buyer

We are hiring an Assistant Buyer for a top fashion company in NYC! The Temporary Assistant Buyer supports the Buying team in executing seasonal and in-season strategies across stores and e-commerce. This role is responsible for accurate reporting, assortment and order maintenance, inventory tracking, sample management and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical and able to quickly manage priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Pay $26/hr

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and seasonal business reports. Analyze performance by category, program, style and channel to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate line plans, assortment sheets, buy files and style-color-size information throughout the seasonal process.
• Enter purchase orders ensuring accuracy of style, color, size, quantity, cost, retail, delivery window and channel information.
• Track on-order inventory, receipts and delivery status; proactively communicate delays, shortages or discrepancies.
• Support seasonal milestone meetings, including line reviews, assortment reviews, buy reviews and business hindsight presentations.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to monitor inventory levels, size availability, replenishment needs and in-season opportunities.
• Manage product samples and coordinate handoffs for buying meetings, e-commerce, marketing and visual merchandising needs.
• Conduct competitive and market research related to product, pricing, promotions, trends and customer preferences.
• Support ad hoc analyses, store visits and special projects based on business priorities.

• One to three years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation or a related function; previous Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math, including sales, margin, sell-through, inventory, markdowns and weeks of supply.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup formulas; proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear findings and recommended actions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently with limited direction.

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees.

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Direct deposit benefits.
• Commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers.

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.

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