Assistant Buyer

About McMullen McMullen is a luxury fashion destination curating an edited selection of established and emerging designers from around the world. McMullen offers a highly considered assortment for a discerning, style-driven client across boutiques and digital. Assistant Buyer Overview The Assistant Buyer supports Sherri in the buying, merchandising, and strategic growth of the business. This role partners closely with internal teams and external designers to drive sales, optimize inventory, and elevate the overall assortment across stores and digital. The Assistant Buyer combines a strong fashion point of view with analytical rigor, operational precision, and refined vendor management. Key Responsibilities Buying & Assortment Strategy Support Sherri in seasonal buying for stores and e-commerce Analyze trends and historical performance to inform buy decisions Identify new designer and category opportunities aligned with the brand aesthetic Partner with Sherri to develop seasonal trend stories and post-market direction Identify opportunities to improve profitability through consignment, exclusivity, and trunk shows Vendor Relations Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with designers and vendors Prepare and distribute weekly selling and sell-through reports Manage buying calendar and schedule market appointments Communicate designer and product knowledge to Sales and Marketing teams Coordinate vendor training and brand education Reporting & Business Analysis Own weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting to evaluate performance and productivity Reports include but are not limited to: Weekly Sales & Sell-Through Reports Vendor and Department Sales Summaries Inventory and Consignment Reports Customer Sales and Gross Margin Analysis Translate data into actionable insights to support growth and buying strategy Inventory & Product Flow Partner with Logistics on daily inventory tracking and product flow Communicate weekly incoming product to internal teams, including imagery Manage swaps, exchanges, RTVs, and end-of-season returns Execute markdown strategies in alignment with sales performance Buying Operations Enter and manage all PO SKUs in Shopify Maintain and reconcile PO Tracker Confirm purchase orders with vendors, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, terms, shipping, and payment Manage RA documentation and coordinate returns with billing Merchandising Support in-store and online merchandising based on marketing initiatives and brand direction Partner with Sales to understand sizing, fit, and selling behavior Assist in maintaining elevated visual standards across channels Vendor Asset Management Maintain organized vendor folders in Dropbox by year, season, category, and designer Manage post-market imagery and assets Selling & Events Participate in client selling and styling on assigned days Serve as liaison between designers, vendors, and the Marketing & Events team Support execution of trunk shows and brand events Qualifications 2–3 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Coordinator within a luxury or specialty retail environment Strong fashion point of view with a keen eye for trends and detail Analytical and business-minded with experience in retail reporting Highly organized, detail-oriented, and operationally strong Polished communicator with refined vendor management skills Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience Proficiency in Shopify, Excel, and inventory systems preferred

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