Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Buyer – Retail (6-Month Contract)
Work Environment: Hybrid (Work from Home on Mondays and Fridays)
About the Role
LHH is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Merchant/Buyer to join our client's retail team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in retail buying and merchandising, a sharp eye for style and trends, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and execution.
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Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer insights to inform buying decisions.
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Manage Open to Buy and apply retail mathematics to optimize inventory and profitability.
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Collaborate with planning, marketing, and design teams to align product assortments with brand vision.
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Monitor performance across vertical retail and omni-channel platforms.
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Make data-informed decisions and take calculated risks to drive business growth.
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Ensure product selections reflect current style and color trends with an athletic sensibility.
Qualifications
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3–5 years of experience in a merchant or buying role within the retail industry.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or Fashion Merchandising.
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Mastery of retail mathematics and Open to Buy principles.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data across multiple channels.
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Experience in vertical retail and omni-channel environments is highly desirable.
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Proven leadership in cross-functional team settings.
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Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to decision-making.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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Self-aware and goal-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Pay Details: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour
Search managed by: Elizabeth Simone
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance