Fashion Associate Buyer (relocation offered) - MG27-1998363L724

Our client is looking for an Associate buyer to support category performance, assortment execution, and business growth within a fast-paced retail environment. This role partners closely with Buying, Planning, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, and Product teams to deliver compelling assortments that meet customer needs and drive financial results. This is a hybrid opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. Relocation benefits are available. You must have APPAREL experience to be considered. Responsibilities Support the development and execution of category assortment strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory goals. Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities and risks. Partner with Buyers to build seasonal assortments and product strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage product lifecycle activities including SKU setup, pricing, assortment changes, and promotional planning. Collaborate closely with planning, merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, operations, and vendor partners. Monitor product performance and make recommendations related to replenishment, markdowns, and assortment optimization. Prepare reports, presentations, and business recaps for leadership and cross-functional teams. Support vendor meetings, product reviews, negotiations, and line reviews. Track purchase orders, inventory flow, and delivery timelines to ensure business needs are met. Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and consumer preferences to help shape category decisions. Requirements 3 to 5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, category management, retail planning, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related discipline preferred. Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales, inventory, and market data to drive business decisions. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis. Experience supporting assortment planning, product selection, pricing, and promotional strategies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management abilities. Experience working directly with vendors, suppliers, or brand partners preferred. Knowledge of retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or omnichannel business environments. Familiarity with ERP, merchandising, inventory management, or retail systems. Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and make data-driven recommendations. In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [[email protected]]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : MG27-1998363L724 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Pamela Koe