Assistant Buyer (Hybrid position in Irvington, NY)

EILEEN FISHER, INC. is a certified B Corporation focused on creating sustainable and timeless clothing. The DTC Assistant Buyer plays a crucial role in executing the buying strategy for both retail and digital platforms, ensuring that product assortments resonate with customers while managing the end-to-end product lifecycle. Responsibilities Participate in the creation of the assortment for EILEEN FISHER Direct to Consumer channels Responsible for the end-to-end execution of our Retail and Digital assortments, navigating the complexities of purchase orders, product tracking, and markdowns Utilize Buy Tools and accurately enter quantity projections and purchase orders into the appropriate retail and wholesale systems Update DTC and NuOrder linesheets to share buy information with cross-functional teams and stores Coordinate with production partners on order placement and proper execution of buys Collaborate with the Merchandising team on style set up, attribution and product categorization Create and update official product lists used by cross-functional teams for photography and style set up Maintain DTC 'showroom' for product walk-throughs and organize samples to support seasonal presentations Generate weekly selling reports and analyze business down to the channel level; identify trends and opportunities to drive business Execute markdowns and promotions within the system; communicate updates to retail and digital teams Proof marketing assets for style accuracy and ensure styles are correctly allocated for stores Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product information, order maintenance, and reporting setup Visit or speak with stores to gain an understanding of the location, space, the customer and develop relationships with store leaders Communicate regularly with teams on various topics such as product deliveries, markdowns, answering assortment or product inquiries Other related duties and assignments as required Skills Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required 1-2 years of related experience in retail buying or merchandising High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High degree of initiative with an energetic 'can-do' attitude Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Thrives in fast-paced environments; adept at managing competing priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience working in collaborative environments Available to work in-office 3 days a week in Irvington, NY (conveniently accessible via Metro-North) Benefits Corporate employees work 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) Annual Company Bonus Plan 401(K) Employee Stock Ownership Plan Generous Paid Time Off (including holidays & year-end closure, personal observance days, sick/personal) Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA & HSA, life ins, etc.) Flexible Reimbursement Program (PTO related expenses, spa services, fitness/ exercise fees, etc.) Commitment to wellbeing activities (Employee Assistance Program, wellness) Clothing Allowance and 50% discount EILEEN FISHER Friends Discount Program (25% off product) Company Overview EILEEN FISHER creates simple, timeless shapes designed to work together effortlessly, season after season. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Irvington, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is