Location: New York,NY, USA
**Assistant Buyer**
at CaaStle New York, NY Here at CaaStle, we pioneered the clothing rental model and are now powering it for apparel retailers and fashion brands. We complement traditional ownership business models with rental subscription services and help companies meet the demands of consumers looking for greater flexibility in the way they experience fashion.
Fueled by data and the desire to connect the dots differently, our platform is driven by our highly skilled and collaborative teams. From proprietary technology to marketing and infrastructure services, we make it easy for growth-oriented companies to expand their reach in the retail market with our fully-managed, end-to-end solutions.
With a robust product pipeline and prospective partnerships, some of our current US and UK clients include: Banana Republic, Bored Teachers, Destination Maternity, Express, Eloquii, Gwynnie Bee, Haverdash, L.K. Bennett, Moss Bros., Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Taylor, Scotch and Soda, Stylist LA, and Vince.
As we grow, CaaStle looks to welcome new team members who are excited to work in a dynamic and high-growth environment that celebrates innovation and analytical thinking. Our workplace consists of an inspiring community of people from unique and diverse backgrounds, and our culture is built upon a foundation of respect and camaraderie. Join us in changing the face of fashion.
**About the role**: CaaStle is adding a new Assistant Buyer to our growing Buying team! This person supports the growth and monetization for our businesses. In addition, youll assist in the Owned & Operated buying process from product setup to launch by coordinating and communicating with vendors and our internal cross-functional teams. And finally, youll support style selection process and assortment management across multiple sites within CaaStle.
**What youll do**:
* Support the selection of styles purchased for Gwynnie Bee and Haverdash
* Run and update weekly or ad-hoc reports
* Own data entry and ensure accuracy of all styles purchased
* Manage incoming and outgoing vendor communications in a timely manner
* Communicate and follow up with vendors to obtain necessary product information and imagery
* Track purchase order status, troubleshoot, and raise potential issues to buyers
* Oversee purchase order confirmation status with vendors and update internal systems accordingly
* Collect and manage vendor photography for all applicable styles
* Manage monthly style handoff process to cross-functional teams
* Pull monthly buy summary for buyers and review/execute any necessary shifts prior to handoffs
* Manage new brand setup
* Reconcile various order discrepancies between crossfunctinoal teams to facilitate progress and completion.
* Assist with ad-hoc projects
**Wed love for you to have**:
* Education: Bachelors degree
* Experience: E-commerce or Apparel industry internship experience preferred
* Strong and effective written and oral communication skills
* Familiarity with the Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge in Excel or Google Sheet is a must
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
* Keen attention to details
* Ability to multitask, adapt, think & react in high energy and ever changing environments
* Resourceful and proactive in independent problem solving
* Ability to follow up and follow through
* Eager to learn and open to change and improve
**What We Offer:**
* Competitive Compensation Package with Company Stock Options
* Pre-tax Medical Care, Dental and Vision Care
* Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* Prescription Drug Coverage
* Company-provided Life Insurance
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with optional buy up plan
* 401(k) Savings Plan
* Flexible Vacation and Paid Holidays
* Employee Assistance Program
*Even if you dont meet all of these qualifications above, wed still love to hear from you. Tell us about your unique qualifications in your cover letter.*
Caastle is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Caastle to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, such as those pertaining to training, transfer, promotion, compensation and recreational programs.
All employees must maintain appropriate handling of company confidential information(CCI) and personally identifiable information (PII), as well as comply with the CaaStle information security policy.