Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail) Job at Mai Placement, New York, NY

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  • Mai Placement
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Merchant / Buyer (E-Commerce & Omni-Channel Retail)

New York / Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tue, Wed, Thu)

$85,000 – $120,000 + KPI-based bonus

 

Position Overview

A growing retail and e-commerce organization is seeking a strategic and analytical Merchant / Buyer to manage product categories across omni-channel sales platforms. This role focuses on merchandising strategy, forecasting, vendor management, and inventory planning through the Open-to-Buy process . The Merchant will analyze sales performance, optimize product assortment, and collaborate with marketing, web, and sales teams to drive category growth, profitability, and customer experience.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Strong merchandising or buying experience in retail or e-commerce environments

  • Deep understanding of Open-to-Buy planning, forecasting, and inventory management

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and build category strategy

  • Skilled in vendor relationships, negotiation, and product sourcing

  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing, web, and sales teams

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability

  • Manage product assortment lifecycle , ensuring strong brand and product representation

  • Conduct sales analysis, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy management to maintain optimal inventory levels

  • Build and manage vendor relationships , including negotiation and sourcing opportunities

  • Monitor website performance and customer experience across product categories

  • Collaborate with marketing, web development, and retail teams to improve category performance

  • Develop promotional strategies that support sustainable growth

  • Identify gaps and strategic opportunities to optimize category performance

  • Conduct regular business analysis and present insights to senior leadership

Qualifications & Must-Haves

  • Merchandising / buying experience in retail, e-commerce, or omni-channel environments

  • Strong knowledge of Open-to-Buy planning, forecasting, and inventory management

  • Proven ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into strategy

  • Vendor management and negotiation experience

  • Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and sales teams

  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  • Familiarity with web performance metrics (Google Analytics, Omniture, or similar tools) preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee discounts

  • 10 days PTO plus additional company holidays

  • Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

 

Apply Now: nechi@maiplacement.com

 

 

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work

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