Assistant Buyer

The role

You will support the Buying Department's strategic initiatives and gain insights into the fashion industry. This role involves managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, and analyzing sales data and trends.

What you will do

• Schedule and attend market appointments with strategic assortment plans and brand insights.
• Participate in seasonal buys using customer behavior and product performance data.
• Oversee the creation, updating, and maintenance of purchase orders.
• Ensure product attribute accuracy within management databases and systems.
• Monitor and project inventory orders by liaising with Buyers, Logistics, and Brand Partners.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to rectify pricing and terms discrepancies.
• Execute weekly reports to analyze category and vendor performance.
• Support Buyer in cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner with Merchandising and Operations Teams to ensure merchandise meets durability standards.
• Monitor fashion and industry trends and competitor sites.

Required qualifications

• At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Exceptional ability to analyze sales data and trends.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic and research minded.
• Results and deadline-oriented with a strong sense of follow through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on team projects.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• A strong sense of style and current knowledge of fashion trends and designers

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents plus flexible return to work program
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1
• 401k match
• Company wide events and outings

About the company

Rent the Runway (RTR) is a circular fashion brand that offers designer apparel and accessories via subscription, one-time rental or ownership. The company has been named to CNBC’s Disruptor 50 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list.