This is a full-time position for a candidate looking to pursue a career in buying and merchandising. The Assistant Buyer’s main function is to assist the buying team in all aspects of the buying process—from order entry to budget management, in-season business support, and liquidation preparations. The Assistant Buyer’s role is to improve the entire buying process. This position is based in our Culver City office and has a hybrid working schedule.

Responsibilities -

• Market Management: organize brand outreach and market schedule, generate and distribute seasonal market reports and manage market checklist calendar
• Purchase order management: enter orders, order changes, cancellations, audit confirmations
• Vendor asset management: Collect and file seasonal assets and corresponding PO imagery in OneDrive and NCR
• Transfer management: owns entry of internal transfers to initiate inventory shifts
• Vendor communication: Update pricing adjustments, payment and shipping terms, vendor discounts
• Prepare materials for key business meetings: vendor appointments, assortment planning, and seasonal presentations.
• Run vendor selling reports and distribute them to appropriate vendors and/or elysewalker team members.
• Organize returns authorizations: communicate with the Vendor Administrator on any necessary internal and external follow-up.
• Partner with Vendor Administrator to support transfer management and damaged product processes.
• Markdown management: Liaise between buyers, planners, visuals and store teams to ensure proper markdown prep and communication

Qualifications -

• Computer proficiency (strong Excel skills, email, and Microsoft applications)
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Retail mathematics skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• NCR Counterpoint knowledge preferred
• Prior retail experience preferred (i.e., buying internship or store-level experience)

We Offer

• Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits Package
• Retirement Benefits Package
• Benefits & Perks, including PTO & Employee Discount