E-comm Merchandise Buyer – Apparel & Accessories

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Ecomm Merchandise Buyer – Apparel & Accessories who can translate insights into actionable sales and product strategies. This role is responsible for building compelling assortments, optimizing inventory productivity, and driving profitable growth.

About the Role

The ideal candidate blends trend awareness with strong financial acumen and demonstrates the ability to convert performance data into sales forecasts, assortment plans, and seasonal line strategies. Experience in eCommerce and marketplace environments is strongly preferred, with a strong ability to leverage digital metrics, customer insights, and market intelligence to inform merchandising decisions.

Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning & Strategy

• Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans aligned with financial targets and growth objectives.
• Translate sales performance, customer insights, and trend data into actionable assortment and sales strategies.
• Optimize assortment by category, price point, and customer segment to maximize productivity.
• Manage financial plans to achieve targeted IMU, margin performance, and inventory productivity.

Data Analysis & Forecasting

• Make informed buying decisions using competitive analysis, market intelligence, and emerging industry trends.
• Analyze sell-through, margin, and inventory turn performance to identify risks and opportunities and adjust plans accordingly.
• Develop forecasts and present data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

Vendor & Product Management

• Partner with Design and Sourcing to secure competitive pricing and differentiated product.
• Lead line reviews and product selections to ensure alignment with brand strategy and customer demand.
• Oversee delivery timelines and manage product lifecycle performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and E-commerce to execute go-to-market and promotional strategies aligned with sales and inventory objectives.
• Provide product insights to support marketing initiatives and storytelling.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of experience in eCommerce and Marketplace Buying within Apparel, Accessories, or a related merchandising field, along with demonstrated professional achievements that reflect meaningful business impact.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data, identify product and market trends, and translate insights into clear, strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and sharp critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Solid understanding of eCommerce business models, including digital performance metrics and online merchandising strategies.