Assistant Buyer - Footwear and Hardgoods

At Huckberry, everything starts with product. As a member of the buying team, you'll be an integral part of bringing the best brands and products to the Huckberry customer. You’ll work collaboratively with brands, private label, Marketing, Editorial, and Planning teams to curate a world-class assortment that delivers on our KPIs. We’re looking for a smart, well-rounded hustler with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and collaborative spirit. The right candidate will pair a spirit for adventure and love of product with a growth mindset to help expand our growing team.

This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong vendor relationships to negotiate margins, return agreements, and guarantee first-to-market opportunities.
• Manage PO communication via email with vendors — navigating sample coordination, changes, and delays.Execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer needs, product performance, industry trends, and business analytics
• Work collaboratively with our Creative to ensure product page buildout is complete ensuring timely product launches
• Recap and analyze selling, category, and vendor performance
• Manage PO deliveries with Brand Operations to ensure timely product launches
• Work collaboratively with our Marketing Team to launch seasonal campaigns

Requirements

• Keen eye for style, trends, cool gear, and brand discovery
• Strong people and communication skills and a passion for retail, flexible, resilient, and positive
• 2-3 years of experience, preferably in Men’s buying
• Fundamental knowledge of retail math
• Highly detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and hit tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Excel with the ability to quickly pick up new systems
• Solid financial skills, be decisive, have a good sense of urgency, and thrive in an ever-changing environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• WFH flexibility & hybrid office
• 30 day paid sabbatical at 4 years
• Summer Fridays
• Company sponsored weekly workouts
• Mental health support
• Paid Parental Leave in every state
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to volunteer with an organization you're passionate about
• Generous employee discount

Company Description

Huckberry is a leading men’s lifestyle retailer and media company. Millions of guys trust us as their go-to resource for the coolest new gear, lifestyle inspiration, and a lot more. We were recently named one of IAB’s most disruptive consumer brands, and we’ve collaborated with everyone from Matthew McConaughey and Kelly Slater to brands like Danner, Timex, and RRL. We look forward to meeting you.

Want to get to know us better? Check out our:

• Journal: https://huckberry.com/journal
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Huckberryco
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/huckberry

Huckberry encourages candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are always eager to further diversify our company, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where all can flourish. All of our employment decisions are based solely on merit and business need.

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