Job Description

BUYER & MERCHANDISING LEAD

The Role

We’re looking for a Buyer & Merchandising Lead to work with Product Development and lead seasonal planning across our ecommerce and B2B channels. The ideal candidate for this role is a passionate fashion-forward buyer who understands how brand storytelling, product, and timing drive demand and brand loyalty.

Responsibilities

Buying Support & Analytics

Provide hands-on support for buying activities and sku performance analysis.

• Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions
• Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods
• Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics
• Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on inventory reports and data analysis
• Prepare buying presentations and line reviews
• Select and buy product across key categories with a clear aesthetic and customer lens
• Shape seasonal assortments and focused capsules
• Partner closely with design and product development to influence direction early
• Collaborate with management for Purchase Order Placement

Seasonal & Launch Calendar

• Project manage the merchandising launch calendar across ecommerce and wholesale B2B channels
• Align buying decisions with launch timing, marketing, and seasonal selling windows
• Plan ecommerce drops, exclusives, and limited releases
• Keep assortments tight, intentional, and on time
• Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy
• Maintain organized sku tracking systems

Channel Strategy: Ecommerce & B2B

• Build assortments that work digitally and resonate with wholesale partners
• Support wholesale collection planning
• Ensure the right product is available for the right channel at the right timing
• Support B2B needs including:
• Wholesale line sheets and seasonal offerings
• Channel-appropriate pricing and margins
• Ensure product availability aligns with each channel’s selling cadence

Trend Research & Analysis

Identify and analyze external marketplace trends across all relevant product elements to inform buying and product development decisions.

• Research and monitor the competitive landscape across key competitors
• Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research
• Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis
• Track competitor pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies

Sample Management & Administrative Operations

Maintain organized systems for sample tracking and merchandising operations.

• Track and organize all product samples throughout the development cycle
• Maintain sample organization
• Coordinate sample requests with internal teams
• Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs on Monday.com
• Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow
• Maintain accurate sample logs, vendor lists, and shipment records.
• Coordinate with marketing and ecomm to ensure timely delivery of PPS, TOPs, and Bulk Production orders for consumer launch.
• Prepare and organize samples for photoshoots, trade shows, and showroom displays.
• Update internal systems Monday.com, sample trackers, with notes and approvals.
• Help resolve discrepancies between packing lists and received samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sample room and sample files.

Who You Are

• An analytical buyer with keen trend awareness
• Experienced in fashion, jewelry, or lifestyle brands
• Comfortable owning decisions in a lean environment
• Organized, decisive, and deeply brand and product-driven

Qualifications

Required:

• 2-4 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Fashion industry knowledge and trend awareness
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with merchandising software and shopify reporting tools
• Understanding of product development processes/PLM
• Ecommerce and B2B assortment creation.

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