Buyer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Buying Assistant to become part of a prominent global sportswear company's Footwear Merchandising team on a contract basis. This position is ideal for candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in footwear or apparel buying, merchandising, product development, or retail sectors who have a strong interest in consumer products and market trends.

Location and Duration

The role is based onsite in Beaverton, OR, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. The contract length is six months or longer.

Core Duties

• Assist the Footwear Merchandising team in buying and merchandising operations.
• Maintain and organize work and business processes to enhance merchandising efforts.
• Track and report on market trends and consumer behavior data.
• Analyze retail success indicators such as Sell-Through, Turnover, Average Selling Price (ASP), and Units Per Transaction (UPT).
• Coordinate with various internal teams to back product and merchandising plans.

Required Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in footwear/apparel buying, retail buying, merchandising, product creation, or retail/digital commerce.
• Deep knowledge of retail performance metrics including Sell-Through, Turn, ASP, and UPT.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working for a global sportswear brand is advantageous.
• Local candidates based near Beaverton or Portland are preferred.
• Ability to work on-site as required.