Job Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE  __

The Assistant Buyer, Fashion supports the buying team in the execution of the buying process by owning key administrative functions of the fashion apparel process and delivering on expectations with a high level of accuracy and accountability. As a key owner of the communication process, the Assistant Buyer communicates product information both externally to apparel vendors and internally to cross functional departments. Maintains in-house product databases to ensure product information is updated timely and accurately. Responsible for overall sample management and organization, prepares for product presentation meetings, and assists with  in communicating key deadlines to cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met.  This position will start out freelance but has the potential to go into a long-term opportunity.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inputs calendar date deadlines in Outlook for notification of order deadlines.
• Partners with market apparel sample room team member to process and allocate samples internally and externally.
• Maintains accurate and well-organized product racks by effort.  Organizes and monitors the location of all samples and ensures they are available for meetings, as needed.
• Assists the Associate Buyer in preparing samples, sample racks, and meeting set up for all meetings,  including having accurate product information noted inline with process expectations and printing and/or emailing assortment sheets to all attendees prior to meeting.
• Compiles, prepares, and delivers the most updated samples to the creative team to ensure deadlines for photoshoots are met.
• Creates and maintains accurate assortment sheets, which includes organization and management of digital photography and filing, as directed by supervisor.
• Handles assigned vendor correspondence including collecting product information for Product Information (PI) sheets, communication of adopted styles, sending fit comments, and sharing sample or TOP feedback, as outlined and directed by supervisor.
• Checks digital catalog before printing for accurate care instructions and content instructions inline with PI sheets.
• Creates and files the PI sheets for buy process and copywriter process.
• Attends all mandatory meetings.
• Participates in special projects, as needed and directed.

Qualifications

• College degree focused in fashion or keen interest in Fashion and the business of Fashion preferred
• One-year experience in similar environment preferred, commensurate education and experience will be evaluated
• Strong computer skills, Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Basic Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign skills are a plus
• Must be a team player with excellent communication (both written and verbal) and active listening skills
• Excellent time management skills including ability to prioritize, high level of organization and deadline driven
• Must be self-motivated, a quick learner, take initiative, and seek direction when needed 
• Must be solution oriented with strong problem-solving skills and
• General math skills
• Strong computer skills, Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Basic Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign skills are a plus

If you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts.