Temporary Assistant Buyer

Client Overview:
A leading retail company is seeking a Temporary Assistant Buyer to support its Buying team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys working across multiple functions to support merchandising and inventory initiatives.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$24/hr - $27/hr

Position Overview:
The Temporary Assistant Buyer will support the Buying team with reporting, assortment and order maintenance, inventory tracking, sample management, and cross-functional coordination. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities of the Temporary Assistant Buyer:

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reports.
• Maintain assortment information, product details, and buying files.
• Enter and maintain purchase orders with accurate product and delivery information.
• Track inventory, receipts, and delivery status.
• Support seasonal meetings and presentations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to monitor inventory and replenishment needs.
• Manage product samples and coordinate sample handoffs.
• Conduct competitive and market research related to products, pricing, trends, and customer preferences.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Temporary Assistant Buyer:

• 1-3 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation, or a related function.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Temporary Assistant Buyer:

• Previous Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of retail math and merchandising concepts.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

Job Wrapping ID: #LI-AJ3

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Position ID: 404947