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About the Role

Shop LC is seeking an Assistant Buyer - Home to manage buying strategies for their home product brands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of home product buying and pricing.

Responsibilities

Forecast home product trends, focusing on color, style, and fashion.
Source vendors and purchase items in a timely manner for peak popularity periods.
Develop new product and display ideas to enhance customer awareness.
Analyze past sales data to forecast future product needs according to budget.
Minimize old stock and consistently source new products.
Collaborate with vendors on product lifecycles, from raw material selection to finished product.
Develop new products for home product lines.
Maintain a strong supplier base in the US market for domestic products.
Utilize strong analytical skills to manage OTB (Open-to-Buy).
Travel domestically and internationally (minimum one trip per quarter to India and China).
Source domestic vendors for drop ship programs.
Adapt to a fast-changing TV retail environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fashion or a related field.
Multi-unit buying background with experience in multiple home product categories and high SKU volume preferred.
2 years of experience as an Associate Buyer in a high-volume, fast-paced business.
Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and vendor interaction.
Proven success in creating profitable merchandise mixes through forecasting, inventory management, and assortment planning.
Experience as a sourcing agent for high-volume, high-sales organizations.
Flexible and adaptable team player capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally with a valid passport.
Act as an ambassador of core values: Teamwork, Honesty, Commitment, Passion, and Positive Attitude.

Skills

Home product buying
Pricing
Forecasting
Vendor sourcing
Product development
Sales analysis
Inventory management
Assortment planning
Analytical skills
OTB management
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Teamwork

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2 years of experience as an Associate Buyer

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in fashion or related field

Benefits

100% Company paid, employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
4% 401(k) matching
ME Incentives
Up to 15 days of PTO & vacation time
Maternity/paternity leave
Company-covered short-term & long-term disability
Paid training time
Paid volunteer time
7 paid holidays
Corporate discounts
Employee sales
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship (for dependents)
Supportive and challenging work environment

About the Company

Shop LC is an electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products headquartered in Austin, Texas, with approximately 450 employees.
Products are sold via TV, website, OTT, marketplaces, and social media.
The company is the US retailing unit of Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL), a publicly listed company in India.
VGL Group operates manufacturing and sourcing units in India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Shop LC is committed to supporting the community and protecting the environment under the mission of 'Delivering Joy'.
The 'Your Purchase Feeds…' program provides a nutritious meal for each item sold, aiming for one million meals daily by 2040.
The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net zero by 2030, with solar-powered and LEED-certified facilities.