Buyer – Music Apparel

Hot Topic

Buyer role focused on fashion apparel, responsible for trend research and vendor relationships. Collaborating with teams to ensure successful category performance from BoxLunch HQ in City of Industry, CA.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans.
Strategically selects and purchases product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data
Partners with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
Reaches overall team project financial objectives as defined by DMM or GMM
Develops market analyses and business strategies to outline strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats in the fashion market; evaluates the market continuously to revise the strategies
Analyzes and negotiates proposals for product based on trend, price, delivery time, and quality to select the most appropriate vendors
Partners with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure the development of appropriate assortment plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates or Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of progressive experience as a Buyer
A proven track record developing and building a fashion apparel business, including developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships
Understanding of Licensee partnerships
Experience in developing, preparing, and implementing tactical plans in support of strategic company goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Hot Topic Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 5001 - 10000 employees Founded 1989 🛒 Retail 🛍️ eCommerce 👗 Fashion Retail
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Fashion Hot Topic is a retailer known for offering a wide variety of pop culture-themed apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in alternative fashion and merchandise related to music, movies, TV shows, and other beloved franchises. With over 630 store locations across the U. S. and Canada, Hot Topic serves as a hub for fans of comics, bands, anime, and more, offering everything from graphic tees and Funko Pops! to band shirts and cosplay accessories. Its online and physical stores are a go-to destination for those passionate about pop culture and fan merchandise. Buyer – Music Apparel Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 8 minutes ago 🏢🏡 City of Industry – Hybrid 💵 $88k - $100k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ✨ Buyer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans.
Strategically selects and purchases product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data
Partners with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
Reaches overall team project financial objectives as defined by DMM or GMM
Develops market analyses and business strategies to outline strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats in the fashion market; evaluates the market continuously to revise the strategies
Analyzes and negotiates proposals for product based on trend, price, delivery time, and quality to select the most appropriate vendors
Partners with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure the development of appropriate assortment plans 🎯 Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of progressive experience as a Buyer
A proven track record developing and building a fashion apparel business, including developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships
Understanding of Licensee partnerships
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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales Objectives AchievementProduct PurchasingTrend AnalysisQuality ControlFinancial Objective Management

Soft Skills

NegotiationStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications

Associates DegreeBachelor’s Degree