Assistant Buyer, Women's Woven Tops

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8 hours ago

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $46.1k - $77k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Stitch Fix

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Fashion • Retail • eCommerce

Stitch Fix is a personal styling service that offers a unique and personalized approach to fashion for women, men, and kids. Clients start by taking a style quiz, which helps Stitch Fix understand their preferences, sizes, and budget. Based on this information, a personal stylist selects five personalized clothing pieces that are shipped directly to the client's door. Customers can choose to keep and purchase any items they like, with the $20 styling fee applicable to kept items. Stitch Fix carries a wide range of sizes and offers free shipping and returns. The service is flexible, with no subscription required, allowing customers to order style boxes on demand or at regular intervals. Stitch Fix also offers a 'Freestyle' shopping option where clients can browse curated suggestions based on their preferences. The company covers a wide variety of styles from numerous brands, ensuring there are options to suit various fashion tastes and needs.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2011

👗 Fashion

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 $36.9M Venture Round on 2017-11

📋 Description

• Serve as a critical part in operating a business; develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize departmental opportunities and reach financial and client goals • Drive seasonal line plans across all brands/partners • Work collaboratively with the Buying team to ensure cohesiveness of total product assortment; aid in the selection of merchandise based on client preferences, market trends, and company goals • Support the buying process by conducting research on product availability, pricing, and vendor relationships • Build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional team members and vendors, both new and existing • Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Planning, Styling, and Marketing to align strategies and ensure a cohesive customer experience • Monitor and analyze inventory levels, sales data, and demand forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels and product assortment • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and client preferences to inform buying decisions that are appropriate for Stitch Fix clients • Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and potential risks • Assist in analyzing sales data and client feedback on an ongoing basis (i.e weekly, monthly, quarterly hindsights) to provide insights and inform strategies for future assortments. • Partner with Planning counterparts to actively and responsibly manage open to buy budget and coordinate purchase orders, deliveries, and replenishment strategies. • Own strategic management of the vendor matrix, identifying core competencies to maximize product opportunities and reach financial goals • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products, resolve any issues, and maintain positive relationships. • Assist in negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing with suppliers to optimize profitability and product quality. • Participate in meetings, contribute to team discussions, and provide input on product assortment and promotions

🎯 Requirements

• You have a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a women’s buying or merchandising role; • experience with women’s tops is preferred, private label experience and textile/fabric knowledge is a bonus • You have experience assisting in all aspects of the product lifecycle, from initial concept and product development to vendor negotiations, to ensure profitable and trend-forward assortments. • You have knowledge of retail math and business metrics • You are knowledgeable about market trends, and have an understanding of client preferences • You are analytical and enjoy using client feedback to drive assortment decisions • You have a keen eye for product and experience spotting and reacting to trends across the market • You are comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve results, and thrive in an environment where you are empowered to make data-driven, bold decisions • You are detail oriented, organized and possess effective time management skills and have proven you can thrive in a fast paced, nuanced environment where bold and proactive decision making is essential • You are proficient in Google Workplace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite • You have worked in an environment where change is constant and you’ve demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility and a solutions-driven approach • You have developed strong negotiation skills • You have strong oral and written communication skills • You thrive in a feedback driven environment • You are able to travel up to 25-30% of the time • Above all else, you are Bright, Kind and Motivated by Challenge

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and other benefits