Associate Buyer

Stitch Fix

. Own a portion of the business within a specific divisional product category .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,900 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product assortments and driving profitability within multi-branded retail environments, utilizing advanced analytics and digital tools to optimize inventory and enhance sales strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Assortment ManagementInventory OptimizationFinancial Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

BuyingMerchandisingFinancial AnalysisMarket ResearchData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationTrust-Building

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteProductivity AI ToolsDigital Workflow UtilitiesRetail Analytics Software

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceHigh-SKU AssortmentsOpen-to-Buy Budget ManagementMulti-Branded RetailTech-Driven Retail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a portion of the business within a specific divisional product category
Manage and optimize high-SKU, complex assortments across multiple brands
Partner with Planning, cross-functional teams, and external vendor partners
Develop and execute financial and product strategies to drive sales, optimize inventory, and expand white-space opportunities
Analyze business performance, take calculated risks, resolve operational gaps, and manage open-to-buy budgets with Planning counterparts
Build trust-based partnerships with external vendors
Present strategic assortments to leadership and internal cross-functional teams
Conduct competitive market research to identify product gaps and emerging trends
Modernize assortments to meet evolving client needs
Use digital workflow utilities, enterprise tools, and AI applications to analyze data, streamline assortment planning, and solve complex problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3–5 years of relevant experience in Buying or Merchandising
Demonstrated expertise managing product assortments, driving profitability, and inventory optimization in multi-branded and vertical retail environments
Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides)
Familiarity with productivity AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot
Eagerness to quickly master new technologies
Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems independently
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to communicate complex strategies clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership
Ability to travel approximately 25–30% of the time
Nice to have: experience managing high-SKU, high-complexity assortments in e-commerce or tech-driven retail environments
Nice to have: experience managing and balancing open-to-buy budgets with planning partners
Nice to have: exposure to advanced retail analytics software or automated assortment planning tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Meaningful career growth
Collaborative, low-ego environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated
Ability to leverage AI and modern technology in the workplace