Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in San Francisco, CA

About the Role

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You're 100% accountable and empowered to see things through to the end.

What You'll Do

• Work effectively as a member of the cross functional team by communicating clearly and focusing on team objectives
• Manage and track samples
• Keep samples organized and up to date for use in merchant presentations, visual set-ups, and seasonal marketing
• Create, enter & perform in-season updates to product information in multiple data bases 
• Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and increase efficiency
• Perform general administrative duties for merchandising team as needed
• Maintain reports and tools, as needed by merchandising team
• Complete seasonal projects for merchandising team (ex: trend and competitor research)
• Assist in the development of the product assortment, key item positioning, and ensuring that the collection is compelling, commercially viable and supports overall business objectives
• Attend cross functional meetings and class reviews to stay abreast of any changes in assortment and strategies

Who You Are

• Advanced computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications – Excel, Word & Outlook
• Strong organizational and planning skills to ensure timely and accurate execution of responsibilities
• Impeccable attention to details regarding system applications.
• Demonstrate strong ability to be financially responsible and understand financial implications of mistakes
• Strong ability to identify and execute priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication and relationship/team skills
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with the ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice
• Highly adept at learning systems such as PowerPoint and Miro
• High level of knowledge of basic retail math (gross margin, sell through, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and follow-through skills 
• 4 year degree preferred
• Retail experience preferred