Fashion Associate Buyer (relocation offered)

Our client is looking for an Associate buyer to support category performance, assortment execution, and business growth within a fast-paced retail environment.

This role partners closely with Buying, Planning, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, and Product teams to deliver compelling assortments that meet customer needs and drive financial results.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. Relocation benefits are available.

\You must have APPAREL experience to be considered.\

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of category assortment strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory goals.

Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.

Partner with Buyers to build seasonal assortments and product strategies aligned with business objectives.

Manage product lifecycle activities including SKU setup, pricing, assortment changes, and promotional planning.

Collaborate closely with planning, merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, operations, and vendor partners.

Monitor product performance and make recommendations related to replenishment, markdowns, and assortment optimization.

Prepare reports, presentations, and business recaps for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Support vendor meetings, product reviews, negotiations, and line reviews.

Track purchase orders, inventory flow, and delivery timelines to ensure business needs are met.

Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and consumer preferences to help shape category decisions.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, category management, retail planning, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related discipline preferred.

Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales, inventory, and market data to drive business decisions.

Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Experience supporting assortment planning, product selection, pricing, and promotional strategies.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management abilities.

Experience working directly with vendors, suppliers, or brand partners preferred.

Knowledge of retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or omnichannel business environments.

Familiarity with ERP, merchandising, inventory management, or retail systems.

Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and make data-driven recommendations.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/30/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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