This job ad for
Intermix from freefashioninternships.com (a great resource for mainly fashion related internships as well as some jobs) is really useful for understanding what is required for an
Assistant Buyer:
Key accountabilities:
- Provide operational and administrative support to the buyer
- Support the buyer with development of the merchandise strategy and assist with product selection
- Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with the vendors, distribution center, and buying team
- Manage timely entry and maintenance of purchase orders and assists buyer with writing orders
- Complete business recaps with buyer direction
- Participate in markdown and allocation strategies
- Understand the competition and customer by market
- Prepare information for line reviews
- Suggest ideas for new vendors each season
- Communicate to stores using the appropriate communication channels
- Contribute to positive morale in the department and organization
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business or fashion related discipline
- 1-2 years of Assistant Buying experience in a multi-vendor or luxury brand environment
- Strong analytical ability and retail math acumen
- Keen fashion sense and trend forecasting ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong PC, organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and maintain attention to detail
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