WHAT WE DO

Bombfell is an online personal styling service for men and one of the fastest-growing startups in the country. In 2017, we were included in the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing companies (#218). We're building a powerful, entirely personalized retail experience that enables men to buy their clothing with confidence.

Featured in such prominent publications as the New York Times, TIME, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch and Vogue, Bombfell is backed by world-class investors with deep e-commerce experience. 

HOW WE DO

We pride ourselves on blending best-in-class tech with expert styling and have attracted an extraordinarily well-rounded team of both technical and creative talent.

We've entered hyper-growth stage and are scaling our team to make a dent in the e-commerce universe. 

We've got a close-knit culture that prioritizes results, self-motivation, a diversity of viewpoints and open communication. We treasure humility and foster camaraderie. We've got engineers, fashionistas, marketers and ops all under one roof in an open floor plan. 

We eat lunch together every day, have team-building exercises and dismissively snipe about each other in our Game of Thrones fantasy league.

YOU

As part of a nimble and growing buying team, you will have a direct hand in developing and executing the Bombfell merchandise strategy. As an Assistant Buyer at Bombfell, you will work hand-in-hand with the Buyer to develop vendor relations, curate category assortments, analyze and report on product performance, and troubleshoot problem merchandise. Outside typical buying responsibilities, you will collaborate with stakeholders and teams across the company to rethink retail and provide a one-of-a-kind e-commerce experience to our clients. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring Merchant Assistants. You are creative, curious and analytical. You can think big picture about the future of the business (and the world!) and keep track of the minute complexities of a scrappy retail organization. You are passionate about retail and the menswear industry. No job is too small for you - or too big. This is not a typical 9-5 job, but if you are the kind of person who is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the wheels moving (because that's what we all do and that's what makes startups awesome), we want you!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Can excel in a startup atmosphere where change is the norm.
• Has strong analytical skills including understanding of all aspects of retail math, and the levers that impact gross margin.
• Is a self-starter who can execute and follow-through autonomously with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Has effective oral and written communication skills.
• Has an acute understanding of Bombfell brand and our customer.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Is flexible and curious, values feedback, and takes pride in her / his / their work.
• Values being a part of a greater team.
• Is a quick learner who is tech savvy.

YOU WILL:

• Oversee the entire Bulk PO process including:
• Management of new vendor setup and maintenance and BFS evaluations
• PO data entry, submission, and adjustments ensuring data accuracy
• SKU, IUS and Manifest creation and maintenance
• Invoice reviews, reconciliations and approvals tracking vendor updates and communicating to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversight of vendor’s compliance with Bombfell’s robust and detailed Vendor Guidelines in coordination with our Operations Team and 3PL.
• The planning of, execution and management of monthly and seasonal On Order Status Tracker receipt flow maintaining fallout tolerance goals.
• Be held responsible for building and managing reporting including:
• Data Library maintenance ensuring consistency and accuracy across all reports
• Creation of new reporting to support development and changes in the business. Continually evaluating current reporting for relevance and contribution.
• Publishing of Ship/Sales/Hindsight recaps identifying DEPT and CAT performance, trends, stock liabilities/opportunities, vendor opportunities, fit evaluations and AUR fluctuations.
• Assist the Buyer to drive key merchandising strategies for Bottoms department:
• Work to achieve KPIs: sales, sell-thru, return rates, gross margin, turn.
• Analyze product and vendor performance - identifying strategic vendors and growth opportunities within the business for sales optimization.
• Vendor management - cost negotiations, assortment planning, determine PO quantities, swaps, RTVs, troubleshooting, and consideration of all factors.
• Analyze data on both departmental and category levels, execution and maintenance including:
• Troubleshoot problematic SKUs and work with Buyer to find creative solutions
• Build and maintain seasonal assortment sheets for all departments and categories
• Work with Buyer to execute OTB plans and forecasts
• Keep current on trends and as they relate to the business:
• Forecast in preparation for menswear trade shows.
• Provide administrative assistance to Buyer including trade show coordination.
• Discover new trends and vendor opportunities.
• Work closely with Merchant Assistant(s) to manage reporting, vendor on-boarding, PO creation, shipment tracking.
• Provide support and assistance to Buyer and as voice of Buying Team when collaborating with cross-functional teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of merchandise buying or retail planning experience
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math and wider financial applications
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sum, vlookups, pivot tables)
• Ability to work in our NYC office
• Ability to travel [as needed, 10%]

PERKS Health insurance, dental/vision plus disability insuranceLunch provided every dayMonthly transportation subsidy provided by Bombfell Quarterly clothing allowance, plus the ability to purchase clothes at wholesale pricingLots of free smiles from your co-workers