Overview
Buying Assistant Jobs in United States at RemoteHunter
Title: Buying Assistant
Company: RemoteHunter
Location: United States
1. About Our Client:
This organization operates within the ecommerce and lifestyle retail sector. It addresses the challenge of efficiently managing product data, site merchandising, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced digital retail environment. The team integrates AI tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and operational efficiency, supporting growth and improved assortment management.
2. About the Opportunity:
The Buying Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Buying and Merchandising teams by managing ecommerce operations related to product data, site merchandising, and vendor communications. This role contributes by optimizing workflows through AI-driven efficiencies and ensuring accurate, timely product launches and site updates.
3. Responsibilities:
• Manage product classification, taxonomy, and cross-categorization using AI-assisted tagging and attribution tools.
• Execute product data entry and bulk creation via PIM systems, spreadsheets, and AI tools.
• Collaborate with the imaging team on asset collection, uploading, and metadata management.
• Support site merchandising, navigation, and search optimization using performance data.
• Communicate with vendors regarding product information, image collection, content, and purchase order status.
• Generate ad-hoc sales reports and identify item opportunities.
• Propose process improvements and automations using AI and no-code tools.
• Maintain quality assurance on the live site and promptly flag errors or opportunities.
• Conduct competitive shopping, trend research, and assortment analysis with AI tools.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
• Foster a positive team environment.
4. Requirements:
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills with a positive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for fashion, retail, and ecommerce.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in ecommerce, buying, merchandising, or planning.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in a work context, including prompt writing and output validation.
• A builder’s mindset focused on automation and scaling output.
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:
• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
