Assistant Buyer

CSC Generation

. Create and set up new SKUs, including completing new item set-up sheets and procuring vendor assets .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SKU management, product data maintenance, and business analysis within a retail environment. Proficient in leveraging AI-powered tools and Microsoft Office suite to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SKU ManagementBusiness PlanningData AnalysisRetail Math SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

SKU CreationProduct Data MaintenancePricing ManagementPromotional Session EntryData AnalysisMerchandising SupportAttention to DetailVendor CoordinationCompliance TrackingVisual Merchandising

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PIM SystemExcelSmartsheetAI-Powered ToolsMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingOmni-Channel RetailHard-GoodsBusiness Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and set up new SKUs, including completing new item set-up sheets and procuring vendor assets
Own ongoing SKU maintenance, including pricing, status, case pack, and style number changes
Populate and maintain accurate product data in the PIM system for digital channels
Enter promotional sessions and price changes, and maintain a price change tracker
Submit project management requests and manage merchandising approvals through completion
Maintain SKU lists using Excel and Smartsheet
Serve as a day-to-day vendor contact for asset procurement and request coordination
Manage sample requests, tracking, and organization for assigned departments
Proof customer-facing pricing and copy across email, digital assets, signage, and packaging
Maintain line-list SKU entries for visual merchandising and seasonal floorsets
Support business reporting and analysis by pulling recurring sales and inventory data and contributing to recaps
Maintain compliance-related documents and trackers
Build store presentation merchandising decks
Leverage and develop AI-powered tools to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field; relevant work experience considered in lieu of education
2+ years of experience in buying, merchandise planning, or merchandising support, preferably in a hard-goods omni-channel retail environment
1+ years of experience performing business planning and data analysis
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across departments
Strong analytical ability and retail math skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
Comfort adopting and developing AI-powered tools to improve speed and accuracy of recurring work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cooking class perks
Wellness events
Paid time off policies
401(k) match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Supplemental insurance policies
Employee discounts across the portfolio of brands
Structured progression toward the Associate Buyer role and beyond
Mentorship from the Associate Buyer and Buyer/Sr. Buyer
Hands-on, on-the-job development in vendor relations, sample management, reporting and analysis, and product data ownership