Fanatics, Inc.

Associate Buyer, Kids – E-Commerce

Fanatics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Jacksonville • Florida • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $78,000 per year

About the role

  • Support development and execution of the category strategy aligned to financial and brand goals.
  • Assist in building balanced assortments grounded in data, trend awareness, and fan insights.
  • Manage product setup, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle execution from buy through markdown.
  • Partner with Planning to monitor inventory flow, sales trends, and OTB performance.
  • Support communication and follow-up with vendor partners on buys, production timelines, and deliverables.
  • Assist in seasonal assortment reviews and go-to-market preparation.
  • Help maintain vendor matrices and ensure product data accuracy across systems.
  • Track weekly sales, margin, and inventory performance.
  • Prepare reporting and provide insights to support pricing and promotional decisions.
  • Identify risks and opportunities in-season and escalate with recommended actions.
  • Support markdown execution and inventory health initiatives.
  • Partner closely with Planning, Site Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure flawless execution.
  • Support onboarding of Assistant Buyers or Coordinators as applicable.
  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration and shared accountability

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, or retail analytics.
  • Strong analytical capability with comfort working in Excel and reporting tools.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Passion for product, sports, and fan engagement.
  • Growth mindset with desire to develop into a full category owner.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
merchandisingbuyingretail analyticsdata analysisSKU rationalizationinventory managementsales trackingreportingpricing strategypromotional analysis
Soft Skills
analytical capabilityattention to detailmulti-priority managementcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinggrowth mindsetpassion for productfan engagementshared accountability