Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail)

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)