Job Abstract

Stitch Fix is seeking a client focused, product obsessed and 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.

• Regularly analyze the business and execute actions based on learnings, involving calculated risks and bold decision-making
• Develop sound financial and product strategies aimed at meeting financial targets, delighting our clients and evolving our assortment
• Own curating and creating assortments from all brand partners
• Present strategies and assortments to leadership and cross-functional partners to gain alignment
• Participate in ongoing competitive market analysis, identifying product gaps and white space opportunities that are appropriate for Stitch Fix
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional team members and a wide range of vendor partners
• Work with Planning counterparts to actively and responsibly manage open-to-buy budgets

• You have 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Product Development, Brand Management, or Buying
• You always think about the client first and drive assortment decisions that properly weigh risk versus opportunity
• You are product obsessed and adept at spotting and reacting to trends
• You have worked in an environment where change is constant and you’ve demonstrated your ability to maintain flexibility and a solutions-driven approach
• You are an excellent negotiator and build relationships that are rooted in trust and partnership
• You have strong oral and written communication skills and can clearly articulate your strategy to others
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and love learning new systems
• You are able to travel up to 15-20% of the time
• You understand that this role is "Commutable" and are able to commute to HQ in San Francisco, CA

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

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