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Full-time
bachelor degree
Free virtual health care, Family/fertility benefits, 401(k) with match, Hybrid work opportunities, Training programs, Professional development
Posted 9h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Buyer supports buying decisions by analyzing sales data, managing order execution, and tracking inventory flow. They collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure timely product deliveries and effective assortment strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must have 1-2 years of corporate retail experience in buying, marketing, or planning. A bachelor's degree in retail merchandising, marketing, or a related business field is required.
Full job description
At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.
The Opportunity
This role is where data, product, and customer insight come together. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll play a critical role in helping shape the assortments customers see and love—supporting buying decisions that directly impact sales, inventory flow, and in-store experience.
Partnering closely with the Buyer, you’ll turn strategy into action by managing day-to-day execution in the buying office. You’ll analyze performance, track orders, support vendor communication, and help the team stay agile as the business evolves. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes of merchandising, is curious about retail trends, and wants to grow toward owning a piece of the business over time.
This position is HYBRID based in Columbus, OH.
Reporting to: Senior Buyer
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support the business across analytics, execution, and collaboration. Responsibilities are grouped below to show how your work connects across teams.
Business Analysis & Performance Insights
Analyze selling reports and share insights by style and color to support buying decisions.
Prepare recaps of business performance, including recommended actions, for weekly share-outs and hindsight meetings.
Support the buying team in reacting to current business trends with timely insights.
Provide competitive intelligence, trend observations, pricing insights, and style analysis.
Buying Execution & Order Management
Manage Open to Buy (OTB) changes and maintain accurate tracking.
Partner proactively with the buying team to meet vendor order deadlines.
Enter orders accurately, selecting appropriate product attributes and following assortment strategy.
Support shifts, reorders, and cancellations in partnership with the Buyer or vendor.
Process closeout orders, including competitive analysis, suggested cost and retail, and OTB management.
Assortment & Distribution Support
Localize assortments by store group using relevant sales trend information.
Work cross-functionally with Planning to align on distribution strategy.
Support both preseason and in-season execution to ensure key item deliveries are timely and appropriate.
Manage and support the outdate (markdown) process with data-driven recommendations.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate directly with vendor partners on:
Purchase order deliveries
Style details
Sample management
Review PO tracking reports to ensure shipments align with marketing timing.
Identify and recommend solutions for shipping issues.
Maintain the Marketing sample document and coordinate sample requests with vendors.
Collaborate with Marketing on sample submissions and timelines.
Prepare reports and documentation and attend vendor appointments as needed.
Growth & Development
Partner with the buying team to understand annual and seasonal financial planning.
With guidance from the Buyer, work toward “owning” a subclass within a larger category over time.
What You’ll Need
Core Skills
Strong attention to detail with an organized, methodical approach.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with reliable follow-up.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative mindset and comfort working across teams.
Experience
1-2 years of corporate retail experience, including Buying, Marketing, Planning or other relevant experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or a related business field.
Preferred (Helpful, Not Required)
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability and interest in learning MicroStrategy and other merchandising systems.
Perks and Benefits You’ll Enjoy!
Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi.
Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work.
Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives.
We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & com, plus discounts across our family of brands.
Please follow our updated DBI LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/designer-brands-inc
Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, ON
LinkedIn followers
5,735
Designer Brands Inc. is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories. The company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse brands and operates leased locations in the U.S through its Affiliated Business Group. Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 5,400 doors worldwide. The Camuto Group owns licensing rights for the Jessica Simpson® footwear business, and footwear and handbag licenses for Lucky Brand® and Max Studio®. In partnership with a joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, Designer Brands also owns a stake in Vince Camuto®, Louise et Cie®, CC Corso Como®, Enzo Angiolini® and others. More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com