Buyer I

Description

Please note that this posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment opportunity with our Client. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through the Client's approved 3rd party Direct Source provider for the duration of the specified project and will not be an employee of the Client.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic planning team with out Client, working across all product categories with a primary focus on Women's Clothing, Women's Denim, and Footwear. The successful candidate will serve as a critical support resource for a small, collaborative team of four planners who partner closely with three buyers at any given time. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is eager to build a foundation in the buying and planning world. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines. This position involves running reports, conducting ad-hoc analysis, supporting core projections and orders, and investigating operational discrepancies to ensure smooth planning operations across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Run regular and ad-hoc reports to support planning and buying decisions across all product categories

• Conduct analytical projects and investigations to support various business initiatives

• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies in inventory planning and order management

• Support core projection processes and order documentation for the planning team

• Prepare and maintain ad-hoc documentation for planning activities and business reviews

• Collaborate closely with buying teams to ensure alignment on inventory planning strategies

• Utilize reporting software and tools to extract, analyze, and present data insights

• Assist with inventory planning activities across some of the largest categories including: Women's Clothing, Women's Denim and Footwear

• Support the team in managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines

• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

Skills:

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills at all levels with the ability to present information professionally

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vlookup and pivot tables

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly

• Professional maturity and ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Planner or Assistant Buyer at a large retailer

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandise operations

• Experience in fashion corporate retail environment preferred

• Background working with inventory planning, reporting, and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Business, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or Informatics preferred, but not required

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to launch or advance their career in the buying and planning world within fashion retail. You will join a supportive team that values collaboration and is accustomed to onboarding new team members with comprehensive training materials, including video sessions and detailed documentation. The team is ready to welcome someone eager to dive in and make an immediate impact, offering exposure to all aspects of planning operations at a leading online fashion retailer. This role provides a strong foundation for career growth in merchandise planning and buying, with hands-on experience across diverse product categories and direct interaction with buying teams.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to our Client.

The pay range that Tundra in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $18.66/hour - $21.15/hour.

Tundra’s benefits offering includes optional medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and a New Child Benefit.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $18.66

Max Pay Rate $21.15

Currency USD

Unit hourly

* Please note that assignment durations, pay rates, and job duties are subject to our client’s business needs and project requirements *

*We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process. *