Assistant Buyer
NanaMacs Boutique, Inc is one of the leaders in online women’s fast fashion and accessories. Our company strives to create a fun, innovative, and creative environment focusing on fashion, lifestyle, and people. NanaMacs is looking to hire an Assistant Buyer who will be the key point of contact and support to the Buyer(s) and external vendors. The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for assisting the Buyer(s) in developing the assortment direction and delivering fashion-forward styles. A successful applicant will need to maintain up-to-date knowledge of product and style trends, consumer buying, and forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Perform the administrative functions supporting the buying team, including purchase order management, while building foundational merchant skills
- Develop effective relationships with vendors and appropriately interact with them to follow up on open business issues, as directed by Buyer(s)
- Responsible for building, submitting, validating, & tracking all incoming product
- Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication with Buyer, merchant teams, and external vendors
- Manage and coordinate sample requests and deliveries to Buyer(s)
- Place daily orders for restock styles while negotiating discounted rates from vendors
- Support Buyer(s) in preparation of key business meetings (i.e., vendor appointments, style-outs, assortment planning)
- Travel to showrooms within LA Fashion District and quarterly trade shows to source product and handle negotiations, either independently or in conjunction with the Buyer(s)
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years prior buying experience. Experience within a boutique is highly desired
- Thorough knowledge of merchandising and its technical aspects (e.g., design, silhouettes, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills, familiarity with e-commerce retail KPIs, and a thorough understanding of retail math
- Strong negotiation skills
- Attention to visual details
- Excellent communication; written, oral, and group facilitation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Google Docs and Sheets
- 50+ WPM typing speed
- Experience working with an e-commerce platform
Benefits:
- Full Medical, Dental, vision
- Paid Vacation
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401K w/ Profit Share
- Employee Discounts
- Plus, many additional employee perks
NanaMacs Clothing Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of NanaMacs Clothing Co to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.