Pivotal Talent Search

Associate Buyer, Kids FTW - 2347

Pivotal Talent Search  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


The Associate Buyer, Kids Footwear supports the Buyer in driving the merchandising strategy for the category, with a focus on meeting and exceeding sales and margin targets. This role blends data analysis, trend insights, and vendor collaboration to help build compelling assortments. You will work cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Optimization teams to identify opportunities and execute strategies aligned to the target customer.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market trends and sales data to support forecasting and assortment planning
  • Partner with Merchandisers and Planners to identify business opportunities and risks
  • Assist in building seasonal product assortments based on performance, trends, and consumer insights
  • Participate in product meetings and stay current on industry and fashion trends
  • Prepare financial data and reporting for budget and sales meetings
  • Support the Buyer and Planner in analyzing buys to drive performance
  • Assist with vendor communication and support negotiations to achieve favorable terms
  • Track product deliveries and communicate updates on key shipments
  • Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in retail and/or e-commerce merchandising
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Access a plus)
  • Experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred
  • Familiarity with merchandising or assortment systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) preferred
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Clear communication skills across cross-functional teams
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for retail and trends
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
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About Pivotal Talent Search

Pivotal Talent Search is a fractional recruitment agency that believes great recruiting doesn’t have to be expensive! We offer a flexible, client-centered model that ebbs and flows with your hiring needs, acting as a seamless extension of your Talent Acquisition team, not a competitor. We recruit in all industries, at all levels. Our fixed hourly rate saves clients 30-50% on average compared to traditional agencies, and clients retain full ownership of the work.

-Fractional recruitment that adapts to your business needs.

-Client-owned work for transparency and long-term value.

-Cost savings of 30-50% on average over traditional agency fees.

Certified as a WBENC woman-owned business, our team brings an expansive network, proven expertise, and a commitment to delivering a stellar experience for clients and candidates.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Year Founded
2017
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