Assistant Buyer (Hybrid position in Irvington, NY)

EILEEN FISHER, INC. is a certified B Corporation focused on creating sustainable and timeless clothing. The DTC Assistant Buyer plays a crucial role in executing the buying strategy for both retail and digital platforms, ensuring that product assortments resonate with customers while managing the end-to-end product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of the assortment for EILEEN FISHER Direct to Consumer channels
• Responsible for the end-to-end execution of our Retail and Digital assortments, navigating the complexities of purchase orders, product tracking, and markdowns
• Utilize Buy Tools and accurately enter quantity projections and purchase orders into the appropriate retail and wholesale systems
• Update DTC and NuOrder linesheets to share buy information with cross-functional teams and stores
• Coordinate with production partners on order placement and proper execution of buys
• Collaborate with the Merchandising team on style set up, attribution and product categorization
• Create and update official product lists used by cross-functional teams for photography and style set up
• Maintain DTC 'showroom' for product walk-throughs and organize samples to support seasonal presentations
• Generate weekly selling reports and analyze business down to the channel level; identify trends and opportunities to drive business
• Execute markdowns and promotions within the system; communicate updates to retail and digital teams
• Proof marketing assets for style accuracy and ensure styles are correctly allocated for stores
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product information, order maintenance, and reporting setup
• Visit or speak with stores to gain an understanding of the location, space, the customer and develop relationships with store leaders
• Communicate regularly with teams on various topics such as product deliveries, markdowns, answering assortment or product inquiries
• Other related duties and assignments as required

Skills

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
• 1-2 years of related experience in retail buying or merchandising
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of initiative with an energetic 'can-do' attitude
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Thrives in fast-paced environments; adept at managing competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience working in collaborative environments
• Available to work in-office 3 days a week in Irvington, NY (conveniently accessible via Metro-North)

Benefits

• Corporate employees work 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Annual Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (including holidays & year-end closure, personal observance days, sick/personal)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA & HSA, life ins, etc.)
• Flexible Reimbursement Program (PTO related expenses, spa services, fitness/ exercise fees, etc.)
• Commitment to wellbeing activities (Employee Assistance Program, wellness)
• Clothing Allowance and 50% discount
• EILEEN FISHER Friends Discount Program (25% off product)

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