Associate Buyer, Footwear

The role

The Associate Buyer will own multiple categories within the broader division. You will manage seasonal buys, receipt management, weekly business analysis, and react to in-season business insights.

What you will do

• Monitor category performance and adjust receipts to optimize inventory and maximize sales.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of weekly and quarterly business reports.
• Partner with Buying, Merchandising, and Planning & Allocation to execute strategies.
• Develop bottom-up, SKU-level buys for seasonal items.
• Conduct PO management tasks such as tracking and monitoring warehouse ETAs.
• Compose quarterly hindsight presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Anticipate the needs of managers and leaders by preparing for milestone meetings.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or planning
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Natural leader and problem solver with a growth mindset
• Highly detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

• performance bonuses
• long term incentives
• a PTO policy
• many other progressive benefits

About the company

ALO is a design-led company focused on mindful movement. They believe mindful movement in the studio leads to better living.