Assistant Buyer Jobs

Defining the New Modern Founded by Andrew Rosen in 1997, Theory revolutionized the contemporary market with its concept of the urban uniform, a modern edit of elevated essentials.

The Fast Retailing acquisition of Theory in 2004 spurred global expansion of the brand; today, Theory operates 221 freestanding stores worldwide. The launch of e-commerce in 2010 and collaborative relationships with department and specialty stores continue to position Theory as a continually expanding international omnichannel phenomenon. A leader in Fast Retailing Group's dossier, Theory balances luxury with accessibility in collections with integrity known for their precisely tailored silhouettes and exceptional fabrics.

Theory is looking for a motivated Assistant Buyer to be responsible for supporting the execution of departmental merchandising strategies and business objectives. This person will leverage organizational and analytical skills, has an eye for relevant trends and demonstrates impeccable communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Assist in creation of various presentation tools including product knowledge briefs and seasonal hindsight
• Create and maintain 3rd party vendor and style setup as well as all purchase orders
• Provide day-to-day merchandising support needed to successfully grow designated division
• Support lead buyer in building seasonal assortment
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class
• Maintain pricing systems and update markdowns as needed
• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly and seasonal reports
• Responsible for accurately entering in-season orders into Blue Cherry, maintaining assortment tool and communicating necessary changes to the team
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross functional teams; planning, allocation, marketing, store teams, design, ecommerce, production global merchandising and vendor management
• Tracking and managing samples throughout the in season process

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of retail math
• Bachelor's degree
• Familiar with Blue Cherry, QlikView, and Google suite a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Advanced excel experience
• 1-2 years of retail experience required
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and handle multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines
• Must demonstrate high level of initiative and resourcefulness, be a solution seeker and make practical decisions
• Ability to quickly learn internal systems and additional software applications

Salary range: $55,000.00 -62,000.00*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

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