Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail)
Job Description
Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail)
Manhattan, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite: Tue, Wed, Thu)
$120K + KPI Bonus
Position Overview
Growing retail and e-commerce company seeking a Merchant / Buyer to take full ownership of assigned product categories across omni-channel sales channels. This person will own the category from every angle—including assortment planning, forecasting, inventory, vendor management, pricing, merchandising, and growth strategy. We're looking for someone who can dive deep into a category, make independent decisions, and be fully accountable for its performance.
The Ideal Candidate
3+ years of merchandising, buying, or category management experience in retail or e-commerce
Proven experience owning a product category end-to-end
Strong knowledge of Open-to-Buy (OTB), forecasting, inventory planning, and assortment management
Analytical, data-driven decision maker
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Self-starter who takes ownership and collaborates effectively across teams
Key Responsibilities
Own the performance, profitability, and inventory health of assigned product categories
Develop merchandising, pricing, and assortment strategies
Manage Open-to-Buy, forecasting, and inventory planning
Build and negotiate vendor relationships
Partner with marketing, web, and sales teams to optimize category performance
Analyze sales trends and identify opportunities to grow the business
Present category insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications
Retail, e-commerce, or omni-channel buying/merchandising experience
Strong Open-to-Buy, forecasting, and inventory management skills
Vendor negotiation and category ownership experience
Advanced Excel skills
Google Analytics or similar web analytics experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
401(k)
Commuter benefits
Employee discount
PTO + company holidays
Hybrid schedule (3 onsite / 2 remote)
Email resume to: [email protected]
