Overview
Assistant Buyer – Women’s Contemporary Fashion Jobs in Dallas, TX at Front Door Fashion
Do you love fashion and data?
Are you excited to use data-driven insights to make creative buying decisions in women’s contemporary apparel? Do you want to join a revolutionary, female-owned fashion company where your detail-oriented and strategic approach will directly impact success? If you’re seeking an opportunity to develop into a future buyer role, this could be the perfect fit.
Are you someone who embodies the values of Ownership, Optimism, and Teamwork?
At Front Door Fashion, we take Ownership by holding ourselves accountable for achieving results and getting the job done. We embrace Optimism, tackling challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset and continually looking for ways to improve. We believe in Teamwork, knowing that great outcomes happen when we collaborate, communicate, and support each other. If you align with these values, you will thrive in our culture.
About this Role
The Assistant Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring our Buying Team has the operational and administrative support needed to execute seamless inventory planning. This position is designed to provide a clear growth path to becoming a future buyer, allowing you to learn, contribute, and refine your expertise in fashion merchandising.
Your time will be spent:
- Managing and entering data – ensuring every purchase order, inventory attribute, and vendor detail is accurately recorded.
- Tracking shipments & deliveries – communicating inventory tracking and delivery dates to operations and stylists.
- Reconciling vendor payments – verifying and managing financial details to maintain accuracy and accountability.
- Handling RTVs (Return to Vendor) & consignment management – facilitating swaps, returns, and ensuring product flow aligns with business needs.
- Customer Special Orders – placing orders for specific merchandise needed
- Assisting in receiving – helping to check in new inventory, ensuring accuracy in shipments, and coordinating with the warehouse team.
To thrive in this role, you must:
- Have a strong eye for detail—accuracy in attributes, season codes, and inventory details is essential to ensure smooth operations.
- Be well-organized—you’ll juggle multiple deadlines, shipments, and vendor communications at once.
- Be data-driven and analytical—strong skills in Excel/Google Sheets and the ability to analyze large amounts of data are essential.
- Be numbers-savvy—you’ll work with purchase orders, pricing, and vendor invoices daily.
- Take ownership of your work—ensuring accuracy and efficiency without needing constant oversight.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’ll get hands-on buying experience – Attending market appointments with buyers to learn the buying process.
- You’ll have a path for growth – This role is designed to prepare you for a future buyer position.
- You’ll have a say in what we carry – Helping to identify new brands that align with Front Door Fashion’s aesthetic.
- You’ll contribute to company success – Scheduling and coordinating vendor product knowledge sessions to help stylists make informed recommendations to clients.
Skills & Experience Needed
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills – comfortable with formulas, data organization, and analysis.
- Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret sales data and inventory trends.
- Meticulous organization – able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
- Good with numbers & money math – skilled at handling invoices, pricing, and reconciliations
- A passion for fashion – understanding trends and inventory needs in a fast-paced environment.
Note: Please apply on our job site to be considered for this position: https://www.frontdoorfashion.com/careers/
This isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad for a future in fashion buying. If you’re ready to take ownership of your career, thrive in a dynamic environment, and contribute to a growing brand, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75207 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Assistant Buyer – Women’s Contemporary Fashion
Company: Front Door Fashion
Location: Dallas, TX
