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Macy's

Buyer - Bath

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$136K - $227K/yr

Partner with Financial Planning and Merchandise Planning to ensure department-level financial ... Review category, class, and item performance analysis by Associate and Assistant Buyers ...

Macy's

Buyer - Bath

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$136K - $227K/yr

Partner with Financial Planning and Merchandise Planning to ensure department-level financial ... Review category, class, and item performance analysis by Associate and Assistant Buyers ...

NEXCOMHQ

BUYER (LEVEL I) - BEAUTY CARE

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$72K - $92K/yr

... Assistant Buyer, and Merchandiser. - Analyzes market trends and offerings to develop, execute and maintain merchandise stock assortments, business strategies and goals and seasonal plans for assigned ...

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How much do assistant merchandise buyer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant merchandise buyer in the United States is $23.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant merchandise buyer do?

An Assistant Merchandise Buyer helps support the buying team by researching market trends, communicating with vendors, assisting in selecting products, and managing purchase orders. They analyze sales data, monitor inventory levels, and help ensure that merchandise aligns with customer preferences and company goals. Their role is crucial in maintaining stock levels, negotiating prices, and supporting the overall merchandising strategy. This position is often a stepping stone to becoming a full Merchandise Buyer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant merchandise buyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Merchandise Buyer, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in business, retail, or merchandising—often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, and retail analytics tools is typically required. Effective communication, negotiation abilities, and adaptability help you build relationships with vendors and respond to market trends. These skills ensure efficient product selection, cost-effective purchasing, and alignment of merchandise with customer demand.

What are some common challenges an assistant merchandise buyer faces when balancing vendor relationships and internal requirements?

Assistant Merchandise Buyers often navigate the challenge of balancing vendor negotiations with the specific needs and guidelines set by their company. This can include managing tight deadlines, aligning vendor offerings with budget constraints, and ensuring that product selections meet both sales objectives and merchandising strategies. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential, as the role requires collaborating closely with vendors, the buying team, and various internal departments. Overcoming these challenges helps build strong vendor partnerships and contributes to successful merchandise planning.

What is the difference between Assistant Merchandise Buyer vs Merchandise Planner?

AspectAssistant Merchandise BuyerMerchandise Planner
ResponsibilitiesSupports buying decisions, assists in selecting products, manages inventory levelsForecasts sales, plans inventory, analyzes sales data to optimize stock levels
Required SkillsKnowledge of products, vendor relations, basic merchandisingData analysis, forecasting, inventory management
Work EnvironmentRetail or wholesale buying teams, in-store or office settingsRetail planning departments, office settings
Common UsageAssisting senior buyers, entry-level support rolesStrategic inventory management, sales forecasting

While both roles support retail operations, the Assistant Merchandise Buyer focuses on supporting buying decisions and vendor relations, whereas the Merchandise Planner emphasizes sales forecasting and inventory planning to meet demand.

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Assistant Merchandise Buyer

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Signet Jewelers rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 301 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 30 rated jewelry retailers

Job description

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer is to assist their Buyer on all aspects of the job or step in as needed to help with Merchandise Coordinator/Detail Assistant duties. They are responsible for sourcing and developing product, pricing product, determining assortment groups, forecasting order quantities, and participating in competitive shops. Weekly reporting and departmental reports.

Product Development

  • Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category
  • Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position.
  • Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer
  • Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities
  • Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product. Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up.
  • Instrumental in determining various marketing vehicles, SKU selection, new merchandise programs, sales trends, and assortments which lead to sales growth and overall productivity in their area.
  • Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management.
  • Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens. Review our assortments as well as competitor to ascertain opportunities and advantages.
  • Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies.

Assortment / Inventory Management

  • Setup sku's, descriptions, retails and packaging attributes.
  • Assist Buyer with Assortment Development - Work with Planners and Inventory Analysts to set program parameters (i.e. product attributes, assortment size, targeted inventory and turn levels, open-to-buy requirements)
  • Monitor and help develop forecasted sales quantities for marketing items and new programs in conjunction with the Inventory Analyst and Buyer
  • Communicate and manage with vendors re: product qualities, costs, terms/ownership, delivery dates, return of merchandise requests.
  • Establish retail prices in line with margin requirements
  • Responsible for updating departmental category assortment sheets, reporting, and analysis

Collaboration

  • Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage.
  • Merchandise items for all marketing channels, which are innovative and competitive within the marketplace.
  • Attend open-to-buy meetings and provide merchandise status updates as needed
  • Complete and submit Project Request Forms and develop store communications.
  • Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms).

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At Kay, we know that love is unstoppable. Which is why we're devoted to helping customers Celebrate Life and Express Love in ways every bit as dynamic as they are memorable. From classic must-haves to the latest trends, our selection of quality, responsibly-sourced jewelry has become part of so many love stories over the last century. Kay Jewelers is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love. Signet is also "Great Place to Work-Certified"™. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Akron, OH, US

Year founded

1949

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