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Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

$85 - $110/hr

ABOUT THE ROLE The International Buyer is responsible for strategic merchandise selection and inventory management across European retail stores and ecommerce platforms. This role entails curating ...

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc

$116 - $148/hr

... Merchandise Planners to develop and execute strategies that maximize business opportunities. As the Buyer, you will also manage and mentor a team of Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and ...

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Associate Merchandise Financial Planner

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$26.44 - $28.85/hr

You will collaborate with your buying partners by providing them guidance on Open-to-Buy budgets ... Associate Merchandise Financial Planner DEPARTMENT: Planning REPORTS TO: Apparel Planning Manager ...

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Associate Merchandise Planner

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As an Associate Planner, you'll assist with reporting, forecasting, and inventory analysis to help ... Partner with the buying, allocation, and merchandising teams to align on key strategies and ...

ALO

Associate Merchandise Planner

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As an Associate Planner, you'll assist with reporting, forecasting, and inventory analysis to help ... Partner with the buying, allocation, and merchandising teams to align on key strategies and ...

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How much do associate merchandise buyer jobs pay per month?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average monthly pay for associate merchandise buyer in the United States is $3,750.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,833.33 and $4,666.67 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate merchandise buyer do?

An Associate Merchandise Buyer assists in selecting and purchasing products for retail stores based on market trends, customer preferences, and inventory needs. They work closely with senior buyers to analyze sales data, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure that the right mix of merchandise is available. Additionally, they help with tracking orders, managing inventory levels, and supporting merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an associate merchandise buyer?

To thrive as an Associate Merchandise Buyer, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of retail math, and a bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field. Experience with inventory management systems, Excel, and retail analytics platforms like SAP or Oracle is typically required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills help you build supplier relationships and manage multiple tasks. These abilities are crucial for making informed purchasing decisions that optimize inventory, drive sales, and meet customer demand.

How does an associate merchandise buyer collaborate with other departments within a retail organization?

As an Associate Merchandise Buyer, you will regularly partner with teams such as planning, marketing, and inventory management. Your role involves close communication with planners to monitor stock levels and sales trends, and with marketing to coordinate product launches and promotional strategies. Collaboration with vendors and the visual merchandising team is also common to ensure products are delivered on time and displayed effectively. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for achieving sales goals and maintaining a cohesive brand experience.

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

AspectAssociate Merchandise BuyerMerchandise Planner
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related fieldSimilar educational background, often with additional training in inventory management
Work EnvironmentRetail or wholesale companies, working closely with vendors and sales teamsRetail companies, focusing on sales forecasting and inventory optimization
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting in selecting products, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting buying decisionsPlanning sales, inventory levels, and product distribution to meet targets

While both roles support retail operations, the Associate Merchandise Buyer focuses on product selection and vendor relations, whereas the Merchandise Planner emphasizes sales forecasting and inventory management. Both positions require similar educational backgrounds and work in retail environments, but their core functions differ to support different aspects of merchandise management.

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Infographic showing various Associate Merchandise Buyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,002 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Assistant Merchandise Buyer

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 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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About Signet Jewelers

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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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