As an Assistant Buyer at ALC, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying and Planning team, supporting the buy process from product selection to inventory management. You will work closely with the Buying Manager and other cross-functional teams to ensure that our product assortment reflects our brand vision, meets customer demands, and drives business growth in our DTC channels.
Responsibilities:
Reporting and Sales Analysis:
Update and maintain Monday selling reports
Create the weekly top 10 style recap for E-commerce and retail
Analyze weekly selling in conjunction with the Buyers to make transfer & reorder recommendations for all DTC channels.
Collaborate with the Buyers to create selling and post-market recaps as needed
Check style setup to ensure all season/color/attributes are correct in Full Circle & Shrood (BI tool).
Ensure accuracy in data and reporting
Buying:
Support the Buyers with all aspects of the assortment planning process for market (setup and maintain the buy sheet, the visual buy, hindsight preparation etc.)
Support in creating seasonal retail visual guide decks
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather product feedback and maintain fit feedback log.
Update recut tracker with all pending and final recuts.
Monitor and update Airtable, supporting E-commerce Buyer where needed
Assist with 3rd party vendor management as needed – e.g candles, accessories etc.
Monitor marketplace trends and the competitive landscape
Sample management and assist with preparations for seasonal E-commerce photo shoots
Ad Hoc projects as needed
In-season Inventory Management:
Responsible for weekly replenishment and allocation of inventory to stores, including store-to-store transfers
Update the inventory recap file weekly and execute approved transfer outs
Follow-up with stores to ensure completion
Markdown management:
Maintain markdown file
Enter markdowns (in KWI) and share the markdown lists with the retail teams
Order entry:
Enter, size, and submit purchase orders to customer service, and troubleshoot any issues
Review order confirmations to ensure 100% accuracy
Maintain spreadsheet of submitted orders
Support with local new store openings
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Buying, Merchandising, or related field.
1-2 years Buying experience
Good analytical skills, competent in Excel and data analysis tools (VLOOKUPs and pivot table skills essential).
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must be a fast learner, agile and proactive
Must have a positive attitude and be a great team player
Hours 9-6, in office Mon- Thurs, WFH on Friday
Must be based in the Greater Los Angeles area
Local travel to ALC stores (Palisades and soon Beverly Hills) monthly/as needed
The compensation for this position ranges from $60,00 to $70,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits through AFLAC, a retirement plan various paid time off programs, and employee discount/perks.
Employment type
Full-time
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