BUYING ASSISTANT

BUYING ASSISTANT ROLE Retrofete.com is an ecommerce destination for the ultimate globe trotter and party girl, offering a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind shopping experience that fulfills every fashion-forward girl’s wardrobe needs to take her from day to night, and city to beach. Retrofete.com is seeking a Buying Assistant to work with the Buying and Merchandising Team to support all buying needs and projects. This role requires a strong ability to multitask and work both autonomously and with cross functional partners. Additionally, a strong knowledge and interest of women's contemporary and luxury fashion is required. Duties include: Assist Junior Buyer/Analyst and VP's of Merchandise with seasonal and in-season buys for Retrofete and Seroya websites, in addition to the Retrofete Soho Store. Compiling weekly sellings reports (style selling, monthly selling, by brand selling, etc,) via Shopify Preparing, sourcing, and organizing all samples for monthly ecommerce photoshoots (compiling list of skus that need imagery, samples for shoot from internal and external brands) Creating seasonal buy powerpoint decks for each brand/sales platform Sizing, entering, and sending order PO's through JOOR (reorders, seasonal buys, web exclusives) Market appointment coordination Support the buying team in inventory management for 1 store, 2 ecommerce platforms, and 7 brands Attend store visits with Junior Buyer/Analyst to do floor moves, and participate in merchandising meetings with store staff Occasionally assist other web team members with ad hoc tasks for the website Communicate with cross functional sales reps on a weekly basis regarding sample retrieval, buy meetings, order deadlines Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask, manage projects and provide deliverables independently within a fast-paced environment Keen attention to detail and organizational skills You have a resourceful, strategic approach to problem solving Requirements: 1+ year experience as an Assistant Buyer/Merchandising Assistant Bachelor's Degree or Degree in fashion business management/merchandising/buying Must be able to work in office 4 days per week in our NYC office (and approximately 1 day remote) Experience with Shopify and JOOR is a plus Desire to bring new ideas to the team, want to learn, and are comfortable in a team setting! Familiar with Powerpoint and Excel Ability to liaise across cross-functional departments Strong interest and knowledge in contemporary and luxury fashion Experience working in fashion industry is preferred