EILEEN FISHER, INC. is a certified B Corporation focused on creating sustainable and timeless clothing. The DTC Assistant Buyer plays a crucial role in executing the buying strategy for both retail and digital platforms, ensuring that product assortments resonate with customers while managing the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the creation of the assortment for EILEEN FISHER Direct to Consumer channels
- Responsible for the end-to-end execution of our Retail and Digital assortments, navigating the complexities of purchase orders, product tracking, and markdowns
- Utilize Buy Tools and accurately enter quantity projections and purchase orders into the appropriate retail and wholesale systems
- Update DTC and NuOrder linesheets to share buy information with cross-functional teams and stores
- Coordinate with production partners on order placement and proper execution of buys
- Collaborate with the Merchandising team on style set up, attribution and product categorization
- Create and update official product lists used by cross-functional teams for photography and style set up
- Maintain DTC 'showroom' for product walk-throughs and organize samples to support seasonal presentations
- Generate weekly selling reports and analyze business down to the channel level; identify trends and opportunities to drive business
- Execute markdowns and promotions within the system; communicate updates to retail and digital teams
- Proof marketing assets for style accuracy and ensure styles are correctly allocated for stores
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product information, order maintenance, and reporting setup
- Visit or speak with stores to gain an understanding of the location, space, the customer and develop relationships with store leaders
- Communicate regularly with teams on various topics such as product deliveries, markdowns, answering assortment or product inquiries
- Other related duties and assignments as required
Skills
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
- 1-2 years of related experience in retail buying or merchandising
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High degree of initiative with an energetic 'can-do' attitude
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Thrives in fast-paced environments; adept at managing competing priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience working in collaborative environments
- Available to work in-office 3 days a week in Irvington, NY (conveniently accessible via Metro-North)
Benefits
- Corporate employees work 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
- Annual Company Bonus Plan
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (including holidays & year-end closure, personal observance days, sick/personal)
- Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA & HSA, life ins, etc.)
- Flexible Reimbursement Program (PTO related expenses, spa services, fitness/ exercise fees, etc.)
- Commitment to wellbeing activities (Employee Assistance Program, wellness)
- Clothing Allowance and 50% discount
- EILEEN FISHER Friends Discount Program (25% off product)
Company Overview
- EILEEN FISHER creates simple, timeless shapes designed to work together effortlessly, season after season. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Irvington, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.eileenfisher.com/.