Assistant Buyer, Zappos Merchandising

Assistant Buyer

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our buying team. This role is ideal for someone with some buying experience who is ready to take the next step in their career while working with industry-leading brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Buyers on category management and strategic initiatives
• Execute buying plans and maintain product assortments
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder quantities
• Track and analyze sales performance metrics
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist in negotiations
• Create and maintain purchase orders
• Support markdown optimization and promotional strategies
• Assist in seasonal line reviews and buying meetings
• Ensure accurate product setup and data integrity
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Operations teams

A Day in the Life

You will make a positive impact on customer experience by continuously monitoring Zappos.com and competitor sites through the lens of the customer. The ideal candidate will use the tools and reports available to develop a deeper understanding of customer behavior. Strong communication skills are required to cultivate mutually beneficial vendor relationships based on openness and trust.

About the Team

Welcome to Amazon/Zappos, where data-driven decisions meet a people-first culture. This role offers the opportunity to experience both Zappos’ company culture and Amazon’s innovative approach to retail, while working with some of the industry’s top brands.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1–3 years of retail/merchandising experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with retail math and metrics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experience

Compensation (Hourly)

USA, NY, New York: 20.76–36.34 USD hourly