Senior Assistant Buyer - Evening

Moda Operandi is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our Evening RTW team. 

The Assistant Buyer is a fashion tastemaker, intrinsically motivated to maximize sales, achieve profit targets, and grow the business season-over-season. In addition, the AB holds a detailed understanding of the TrunkShow, Boutique and MarketPlace businesses, required to support the team in the development and execution of merchandise assortments & buying plans, and in building and maintaining stellar brand relationships & cross-functional partnerships. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Attend market appointments and assist Buyer on preliminary market prep, writing orders, sizing and order reviews 
• Support Buyer with seasonal Rolling Open-To-Buy budget tracking and management 
• Provide analysis to support the merchandise strategy and assist in product selection
• Support Buyer on in-season management including Marketplace, Reorders, RTVs, swaps and markdowns  in order to achieve sales and margin targets
• Monitor shipments and execute price changes, RTVs, markdown strategy
• Analyze selling reports and identify opportunities on a weekly basis
• Monitor industry trends and evaluate competition
• Oversee and execute the Trunkshow process
  • Ensure the timeline and vendor expectation is managed efficiently
  • Lead and manage MA for timely launches 
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Site Merchandising and Photo Studio
• Assist in communicating product knowledge, business priorities and new brands to sales team and editorial team, answer questions, and help to manage special requests
• Consistently model Moda Company Values

Qualifications/Ideal Experience:

• Minimum of 2 plus years of experience in an Assistant Buying and/or Senior Assistant Buying role
• Strong sense of accountability with the ability to multitask and independently prioritize
• Creative and solutions-oriented; quickly generates multiple approaches to problem-solving
• Proven track record of consistently delivering results through clear objectives and measurable outcomes
• Solid understanding of retail math, including markup, margin planning, open-to-buy, and inventory productivity metrics
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/Docs/Slides
• Deep understanding of the fashion and luxury goods industry
• Collaborative team player with a talent for building strong relationships
• Adaptable and agile, able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Job Type: Full-time; hybrid role; NYC based (Industry City Brooklyn office space)

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year, based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (Day 1)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)
• Tuition Reimbursement 

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this role, they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may be required from time to time. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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Moda Operandi is an e-commerce platform transforming the way people discover and shop for designer fashion. Through its innovative mix of commerce and content, Moda allows women to shop for what’s new and what’s next in designer fashion from the world’s leading emerging designers and luxury brands. Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi's mission is to make it easy for designers to grow their businesses and consumers to realize their personal style. Today, Moda’s platform carries more than 1,000 brands and designers across fashion, fine jewelry, beauty, and home, shipping to customers around the world.