Assistant Buyer, Men's Denim
@ Stitch Fix

Hybrid
$75,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that pairs expert stylists with AI to deliver personalized clothing recommendations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Stitch Fix leverages exclusive and national brands to meet client needs and style preferences.

About The Role

The Assistant Buyer, Men's Denim will support buying and planning activities for the men's team. You will aid in product selection, analysis, inventory management and vendor negotiations, ensuring a seamless buying process. Responsibilities include curating assortments, executing financial strategies, presenting plans to leadership, and analyzing market trends and client feedback.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute merchandising strategies for men's denim.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Styling, and Marketing.
  • Conduct market research and analyze sales data for effective inventory management.
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms for optimal product quality.
  • Support budget management and purchase order coordination.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience in men's buying or merchandising.
  • Experience in product lifecycle management, particularly denim.
  • Strong analytical skills and retail math proficiency.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-30% as required.

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits. Compensation is aligned with experience, location, and performance.

Key skills/competency

  • Merchandising
  • Buying
  • Denim
  • Inventory
  • Analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Negotiation
  • Retail Math
  • Market Research
  • Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at Stitch Fix

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Stitch Fix's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight buying and merchandising experience.
  • Emphasize analytical skills: Showcase retail math and market research capabilities.
  • Prepare for negotiation questions: Practice vendor management scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review retail metrics and inventory systems.
Practice vendor negotiation simulations.
Brush up on retail math fundamentals.
Study merchandising analytics tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past teamwork accomplishments.
Explain handling tight deadlines.
Share a challenging negotiation example.
Discuss adapting in fast-paced environments.

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