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Merchandising Assistant Buyer

FabFitFun

FabFitFun

Accounting & Finance, Sales & Business Development
Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 26-28 / hour + Equity
Posted on Mar 11, 2025

FabFitFun is looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandising Department! This Assistant Buyer will help support one of main verticals (Fashion/Home/Beauty) as they build and maintain brand partnerships to drive growth across our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales.

The ideal candidate will be confident multi-tasking priorities such as vendor communication, sample management, and data input. This role will appeal to someone with an interest in looking to jump-start a career within buying and gain exposure from a dynamic Merchandising Department.

Location: This role is based out of our HQ in Beverly Hills, CA and is not eligible for remote. We are presently operating from a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week in-office (Monday,Tuesday,Thursday). Hybrid schedule/cadence subject to change at any time.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform administrative and operational functions supporting the Buying team, including but not limited to purchase order management, sale set up, lineplan creation while building foundational merchant skills
  • Assist with Buyers, Planners, Accounting, Logistics, Quality control, Receiving departments, and Vendors to ensure production requirements are followed
  • Help schedule and attend pitch calls and send recaps to brands as needed
  • Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication with Buyer, merchant teams, and external vendors
  • Support vendor communications, ensuring proper receipt flow, tracking deliveries, etc.
  • Organize and archive all samples for subscription box and e-commerce sales
  • Enter, update, and maintain data in SalesForce and internal team documents
  • Perform additional administrative tasks, as needed across the Merchandising Team

What You’ll Have:

  • 1+ years experience in a fast-paced product-focused company, preferably with exposure to Merchandising/Buying in an e-commerce environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Communications, Merchandising, Marketing, Business)
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams
  • Planning & Priority Setting: Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals
  • Can identify and clearly articulate the processes necessary to get things down efficiently and align resources effectively complete activities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced environment

The expected salary range for this position is $26/hr - $28/hr.The compensation package will also include an initial equity grant, in addition to a range of generous medical, dental, vision and other perks & benefits.Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.

What You'll Get! The Benefits & Perks of FabFitFun...

  • Uncapped / Generous PTO
  • Medical, Dental & Vision with competitive coverage options and plans
  • 401K & 401K Match
  • Pet insurance for any FFF furry friends via Nationwide - covers 90% expenses
  • Complimentary annual FFF subscription with seasonal $25 credit for e-commerce flash sales
  • Donation matching program via BrightFunds, where the company matches up to $500 charitable donations per employee

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