Assistant Buyer

Stitch Fix

Assistant Buyer at Stitch Fix managing women's knit and sweater categories. Collaborating cross-functionally to optimize inventory and product assortments while analyzing market trends.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a specific portion of the business within the Women's Knits and Sweaters Tops category with a focus on Market brands, developing and executing merchandising and financial strategies to maximize departmental opportunities.
Curate and drive seasonal line plans and product assortments across market and private brands, presenting strategies to leadership and cross-functional partners to gain alignment.
Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and client feedback on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to responsibly manage the open-to-buy budget alongside Planning partners.
Manage the vendor matrix strategically, negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing with suppliers to optimize profitability, product quality, and timely delivery.
Conduct continuous market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, spot risks, and uncover new opportunities appropriate for Stitch Fix clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a retail buying or merchandising role (experience with women’s apparel/tops is preferred).
Deep knowledge of retail math, business metrics, financial planning, and managing the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Have Market buying experience - history managing a multi-vendor matrix and supporting negotiations for margin/AUC
A solution-driven, analytical mindset with the ability to take calculated, data-driven risks in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
You have a keen eye for product and experience spotting and reacting to trends across the market
Strong oral and written communication skills, with a thrive-in-a-feedback-driven environment mentality and the ability to confidently present to leadership.
You are detail oriented, organized and possess effective time management skills and have proven you can thrive in a fast paced, nuanced environment where bold and proactive decision making is essential
Proficiency in Google Workplace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Familiarity with leveraging data analytics tools to inform buying decisions.
This position may require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, use a computer or other office equipment, communicate effectively (verbal and written), and travel up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

retail buyingmerchandisingretail mathfinancial planningproduct lifecycle managementdata analysisvendor negotiationmarket researchcompetitive analysistrend analysis

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetsolution-drivencommunication skillsdetail orientedorganizational skillstime managementproactive decision makingpresentation skillsadaptabilitycollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree