Buyer

  • $30–$35.17 Per Hour

Highlights

2 4 years of experience in footwear buying, merchandising, product creation, or retail in a vertical, multi-brand, or digital environment. Partner with Buying, Consumer Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Site Merchandising, and Brand Marketing.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBeaverton, OR
Salary$30–$35.17 Per Hour

Description

Job Summary:
  • Focus on consumer-first merchandising in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver strong digital assortments.
  • Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and progressive team culture.
Team and Reporting:
  • Work within the North America Direct Digital organization.
  • Partner with Buying, Consumer Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Site Merchandising, and Brand Marketing.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Insights/Analytics teams.
  • Use quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory, and consumer behavior.
  • Report to the Buying Director.
What You Will Work On:
  • Build and execute seasonal digital assortments that meet consumer demand.
  • Coordinate across genders and brands and manage product and collection interactions.
  • Align assortment plans with market position and competitive landscape.
  • Participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to optimize results.
  • Own 50% of the Women's Sportswear Footwear business, including Classics and Solar.
  • Maintain accurate, consumer-right assortments using data, analytics, and market feedback.
  • Translate strategy into action with clear plans and timelines.
Who We Are Looking For:
  • Demonstrated retail competence and analytical strength.
  • Consumer-obsessed mindset with strong product affinity.
  • Ability to lead and elevate team performance in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong decision-making, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environment.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 2 4 years of experience in footwear buying, merchandising, product creation, or retail in a vertical, multi-brand, or digital environment.
  • Experience with footwear, apparel, equipment, or related consumer products.
  • Understanding of retail and digital KPIs, including sell-through, turn, ASP, and UPT.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Specific experience in footwear buying or merchandising.
  • Knowledge of current trends for women, sport, and style leadership in the marketplace.
  • Strong retail acumen and fashion trend awareness.
  • Customer-facing presentation experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Bring seasonal assortments to life on digital platforms.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure plans meet strategy and demand.
  • Use in-season read-and-react to drive selling and inventory decisions.
  • Influence partners through seasonal reviews and performance insights.
  • Manage assigned categories to deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Role Logistics:
  • Role type: On-site at WHQ with WFH Fridays.
  • Coverage: Maternity leave assignment.
  • Team: Core team of about eight, plus cross-functional partners.
  • Interview process: Two rounds, primarily behavioral, focused on past experience.
  • Expectation: Candidates should be familiar with current site and store experience.

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