Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail)

New York / Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tue, Wed, Thu)

$85,000 – $120,000 + KPI-based bonus

Position Overview

A growing retail and e-commerce organization is seeking a strategic and analytical Merchant / Buyer to manage product categories across omni-channel sales platforms. This role focuses on merchandising strategy, forecasting, vendor management, and inventory planning through the Open-to-Buy process. The Merchant will analyze sales performance, optimize product assortment, and collaborate with marketing, web, and sales teams to drive category growth, profitability, and customer experience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong merchandising or buying experience in retail or e-commerce environments

• Deep understanding of Open-to-Buy planning, forecasting, and inventory management

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and build category strategy

• Skilled in vendor relationships, negotiation, and product sourcing

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing, web, and sales teams

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability

• Manage product assortment lifecycle, ensuring strong brand and product representation

• Conduct sales analysis, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy management to maintain optimal inventory levels

• Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiation and sourcing opportunities

• Monitor website performance and customer experience across product categories

• Collaborate with marketing, web development, and retail teams to improve category performance

• Develop promotional strategies that support sustainable growth

• Identify gaps and strategic opportunities to optimize category performance

• Conduct regular business analysis and present insights to senior leadership

Qualifications & Must-Haves

• Merchandising / buying experience in retail, e-commerce, or omni-channel environments

• Strong knowledge of Open-to-Buy planning, forecasting, and inventory management

• Proven ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into strategy

• Vendor management and negotiation experience

• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and sales teams

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Familiarity with web performance metrics (Google Analytics, Omniture, or similar tools) preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts

• 10 days PTO plus additional company holidays

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Apply Now: nechi@maiplacement.com

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