BUYING ASSISTANT - Retrofete Inc.

Retrofete.com is an ecommerce destination for the ultimate globe trotter and party girl, offering a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind shopping experience that fulfills every fashion-forward girl’s wardrobe needs to take her from day to night, and city to beach.  Retrofete.com is seeking a Buying Assistant to work with the Buying and Merchandising Team to support all buying needs and projects.  This role requires a strong ability to multitask and work both autonomously and with cross functional partners.  Additionally, a strong knowledge and interest of women's contemporary and luxury fashion is required.

Duties include:

• Assist Junior Buyer/Analyst and VP's of Merchandise with seasonal and in-season buys for Retrofete and Seroya websites, in addition to the Retrofete Soho Store.

• Compiling weekly sellings reports (style selling, monthly selling, by brand selling, etc,) via Shopify

• Preparing, sourcing, and organizing all samples for monthly ecommerce photoshoots (compiling list of skus that need imagery, samples for shoot from internal and external brands)

• Creating seasonal buy powerpoint decks for each brand/sales platform

• Sizing, entering, and sending order PO's through JOOR (reorders, seasonal buys, web exclusives)

• Market appointment coordination 

•  Support the buying team in inventory management for 1 store, 2 ecommerce platforms, and 7 brands

• Attend store visits with Junior Buyer/Analyst to do floor moves, and participate in merchandising meetings with store staff

• Occasionally assist other web team members with ad hoc tasks for the website

• Communicate with cross functional sales reps on a weekly basis regarding sample retrieval, buy meetings, order deadlines

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask, manage projects and provide deliverables independently within a fast-paced environment 

• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills

• You have a resourceful, strategic approach to problem solving

Requirements:

• 1+ year experience as an Assistant Buyer/Merchandising Assistant

• Bachelor's Degree or Degree in fashion business management/merchandising/buying

• Must be able to work in office 4 days per week in our NYC office (and approximately 1 day remote)

• Experience with Shopify and JOOR is a plus

• Desire to bring new ideas to the team, want to learn, and are comfortable in a team setting!

• Familiar with Powerpoint and Excel

• Ability to liaise across cross-functional departments

• Strong interest and knowledge in contemporary and luxury fashion

• Experience working in fashion industry is preferred