Buyer Analyst

Misfits Market

Buyer Analyst managing purchase orders and inventory for Misfits Market, a sustainable grocery startup. Ensuring optimal inventory levels through data analysis and cross-department coordination.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage purchase orders end-to-end: create POs, validate accuracy (pricing, pack, ship windows, terms), send to vendors, and track through delivery into our fulfillment centers.
Monitor inventory levels across assigned categories and fulfillment centers; flag risks (shorts, overstock, shrink, aging product) and recommend corrective actions to your Sourcing & Category Manager.
Support forecasting at the item and fulfillment-center level to meet sales plans, minimize shrink, and hit inventory targets.
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on sales, inventory, and supplier KPIs to the 3P team and broader Merch organization, with a clear point of view on opportunities and risks.
Coordinate with Finance, Receiving, and Quality Assurance to resolve PO and invoice discrepancies, verify arrivals, and work with vendors on quality or quantity issues.
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, item setup data, and cost files; support data hygiene across procurement and inventory systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Grocery track: 1–2 years of experience in procurement, merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role; grocery, CPG, or e-commerce exposure preferred.
Produce track: 1–2 years of experience in produce — e.g., produce buying, sourcing, fulfillment-center produce operations, or produce category support — with working knowledge of fresh produce handling, quality standards, and pack specifications.
Strong analytical skills; comfortable working across multiple data sources to surface trends, build recommendations, and act on them.
Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, basic formulas); familiarity with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems is a plus.
Clear, confident decision-making in a fast-paced environment; able to prioritize, pivot, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable working cross-functionally with sourcing, category, operations, finance, and external vendors.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
Life Insurance
401K plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementmerchandise planningdemand planninginventory managementdata analysisExcelGoogle SheetsERP systemsinventory systemsreporting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdecision-makingprioritizationcommunicationorganizationattention to detailcross-functional collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree