Assistant Buyer

Job description

Overview The Associate Buyer supports the Merchandising and Planning team by driving product selection, pricing, and promotional strategies to achieve sales and margin goals. This role is product-focused and uses data-driven insights to guide buying decisions, optimize inventory performance, and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a keen eye for product, manages vendor relationships, and responds quickly to sales trends. This position collaborates closely with Planning, Allocation, E-commerce, and Marketing to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time, aligned with Cavender’s brand and customer expectations. Duties and Responsibilities: · Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values · Serve as a strategic partner and key support resource to the company · Create strategic plans for buying in specific merchandise areas that meet the needs of the organization · Lead a small team of junior Merchandising Department Associates to deliver on financial and talent goals and objectives · Manage a medium-to-high volume, complex or multi-department area which includes a website for Omni...