Openings: 2 (Associate Buyer, Women's Plus & Associate Buyer, Women's Core Pants)

About the Role

Stitch Fix is seeking a client focused, product obsessed & data driven Associate Buyer to join our dynamic Merchandising team. As an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for owning a portion of the business within a specific divisional product category as an individual contributor. You will regularly analyze the business & execute actions based on learnings, involving calculated risks & bold decision-making. You will develop sound financial & product strategies aimed at meeting financial targets, delighting our clients & evolving our assortment. The Associate Buyer will also own curating & creating assortments from all brand partners. Lastly, you will present strategies & assortments to leadership & cross-functional partners to gain alignment.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will

• Be accountable for driving department level strategies & financial outcomes that deliver on a client right assortment.
• Analyze the business consistently & clearly communicate performance, providing actionable recommendations on opportunities, involving calculated risks & bold decision-making. 
• Participate in ongoing competitive market analysis, exhibiting excitement about product & trends. Identify product gaps & white space opportunities that are appropriate for Stitch Fix, keeping in mind the price value equation, & a balance of fashion & basic product.
• Build & maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional team members & a wide range of vendor partners, both new & existing.
• Own strategic management of a large vendor matrix, inclusive of market & private brands, identifying core competencies to maximize product opportunities & reach financial goals.
• Partner with your manager & Planning counterparts to actively & responsibly manage open-to-buy budgets.

Were excited about you because

• You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a retail buying or merchandising role, or 6-8 years of experience in a diversified retail environment; across multiple categories, brands and/or channels preferred.
• You always think about the client first & drive assortment decisions that properly weigh risk versus opportunity to best serve our clients.
• You are product obsessed & adept at spotting & reacting to trends across the market.
• You are versatile, having a range of experience buying across different aesthetics, price points & age groups, & can adapt product strategies accordingly.
• You have worked in an environment where change is constant & youve demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility & a solutions-driven approach.
• You are an excellent negotiator & build relationships that are rooted in trust & partnership.
• You have strong oral & written communication skills & can clearly articulate your strategy to others.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) & love learning new systems.
• You are able to travel up to 15-20% of the time. 
• You understand that this role is "Commutable" & are able to "commute" to San Francisco, CA a minimum of 5-9 days/month (at your own cost).
• Above all else, you are Bright, Kind & Motivated by Challenges.

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation & trust. Youll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives all voices are heard & valued.
• We are an innovative company & leverage our strengths in fashion & tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, & celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity & sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work & are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly & creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages & inclusive health & wellness benefits.

About Stitch Fix

We're changing the industry & bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service & a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curatedits truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. Were disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our clients unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers & doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers & a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women & kids throughout the US & UK. We believe we are only scratching the surface & are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.