**Location** NEW YORK, New York, United States **Category** Merchandising **Job Opened** February 10th, 2022 **Education** Bachelor's Degree **Career Ambition/Self-Development:** Strong knowledge of self. Able to articulate and utilize strengths, while creating a plan to develop areas of opportunity. Able to size up situations and flex personal style as needed. * BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field

* Must have 3-5 years of experience in a buying capacity, overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising

* Strong analytical skill set

* Strong ability to influence

* Entrepreneurial mindset and fast learner

**As The Assistant Buyer, you will:** * Has a broad view of how business works. Uses data to make prudent and effective business decisions. Anticipates business changes in a proactive manner and is adaptable to change.

* Feels comfortable chasing business and managing liquidity expectations. Comfortable with being uncomfortable in taking calculated risks.

* Works closely with vendors, monitors industry trends, evaluates competition

* Analyzes business and maximizes opportunities. Works in-season ATS offers based on current business needs and trends.

* Assists in executing the merchandise strategy, focusing on in-season management to ensure optimal productivity

* Ability to work through ambiguity, while maintaining the agility and speed necessary to react to an off-price buying environment

* Assists in making business decisions with the customer experience in mind, becoming a customer champion in all aspects of the buying process

* Has knowledge of price/value equation and anticipates the needs of the business

* Learning how to drive opportunities and growing to become a creative dealmaker