Marketing - Buying Assistant - Women s Footwear 1

Job Title: Buying Assistant - Women’s Footwear
Location: Beaverton, OR
Salary Range: $20-21

Introduction

For merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
• Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
• Prior work experience at client or in client's industry
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced background in Excel
• Basic client knowledge
• Previous experience in relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the execution of strategic merchandising priorities and in-season business needs
• Use historical data, analytics, and Lead/Senior Buyers direction to action against future and current business trends
• Translate strategic intent into action against future and current in-season assortments
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure actions taken are driving consumer demand and in alignment with the overarching strategy
• Participate in seasonal assortment and buy reviews each quarter, as well as in-season trading to influence actions and optimize growth

Company Benefits & Culture

• Inclusive and progressive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Dynamic and fast-paced work atmosphere

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.