Assistant Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:
An Assistant Buyer provides operational support and assists the buying team with the selection and procurement of merchandise for the direct-to-consumer businesses to support overall company sales volume gross margin and turnover objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the assortment buying for alice olivia brand products on FarFetch
Oversee all aspects of the FarFetch business; order entry product maintenance inventory loads product turn-ins and markdown management to ensure sales targets are met
Manage the 3rd party and alice olivia owned accessories and lifestyle buying for retail stores and ecommerce
Collaborate with the VP of buying to source and buy vintage accessories; build a strong relationship with our exclusive vintage apparel partner and curate a monthly drop for select stores
Manage the style creation for all vintage products in our POS system tag and ship merchandise to select stores
Ensure all stores accept 3rd party merchandise correctly and receiving reports match invoices before submitting to finance for approval
Support VP of Buying and Director of Buying with all order entry
Track departmental receipt flows for all areas of responsibility
Analyze sales trends to identify best sellers and manage re-orders to achieve sales goals
Create and distribute weekly selling reports and make business recommendations to management
Participate in OTB discussions to develop understanding of key financial concepts and components
Ensure all markdowns and store promotions are entered and set up properly in system; communicate to stores
Complete assigned tasks thoroughly accurately and on a timely basis.
Work cooperatively with others. Display a positive attitude and a willingness to assist all members of the buying team

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in related field
1-2 years of buying experience required
Strong Excel skills
Strong business analytical skills with knowledge of retail math and retail systems
Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills
Aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as part of a team

$60000 - $70000 base salary (This range represents the anticipated base salary for this NYC-based position and will vary based on experience qualifications skills and internal equity. This is a non-exempt position and may require overtime which will be compensated in accordance with applicable law.)