BUYERWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer / Planner to join our Planning team.
Position Title: BUYER Position Type: Full Time / Salary Exempt Reporting To: Director of Buying Location: Z SUPPLY - Costa Mesa, CAWork Type: Hybrid In Office 4 Days / Remote 1 DayJOB OVERVIEWThe ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented and thrives on accuracy, organization, and follow-through. They enjoy digging into reports, identifying patterns in data, and translating insights into action. They have a passion for product and a keen understanding of the customer, leveraging sales and inventory insights to help guide future product development and merchandising opportunities.
This person is naturally curious about the apparel industry and possesses strong product intuition. They understand how inventory decisions impact sales and profitability and are motivated by finding opportunities to improve performance across the business.
Most importantly, they hold a high standard for quality in everything they do. They catch mistakes before they become problems, notice inconsistencies others overlook, and bring a level of operational rigor that strengthens the entire organization.
POSITION DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and execute seasonal and annual buying strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Prepare and maintain ownership of inventory buys for multiple categories and divisions.
- Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, market trends, and customer demand to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reports, including sales analysis, inventory reporting, KPI tracking, and hindsight reviews.
- Conduct detailed hindsight analysis to evaluate product performance, identify trends, and improve future buying and assortment strategies.
- Partner closely with sales, merchandising, planning, operations, and leadership teams to provide data-driven insights on customer demand, product opportunities, category performance, and emerging trends and to ensure inventory is allocated effectively across channels.
- Manage purchase orders, replenishment strategies, and inventory flow with a high degree of accuracy.
- Monitor open-to-buy budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain rigorous attention to detail across product data, reporting, pricing, purchase orders, buysheets, and communications.
- Stay current on market trends, competitive activity, consumer preferences, and emerging opportunities within the apparel industry.
- Attend industry trade shows, vendor meetings, and market appointments as needed to identify trends, products, and partnership opportunities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES- 4+ years of relevant apparel buying experience (wholesale brand experience preferred)
- Passion of apparel, product development, merchandising, and consumer trends.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups, etc.
- Experience with Full Circle ERP preferred
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
- Understanding of retail vocabulary and the application of retail math
- Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
- Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and follow through
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Willingness to travel locally and domestically occasionally for tradeshows, shopping trips, or vendor appointments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIORNMENT- Occasionally to frequently required to sit, stand, walk,
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Z SUPPLY PERKSAt Z SUPPLY, departments work cross-functionally enabling everyone to further their knowledge and expertise in an inclusive, supportive environment that is committed to healthy work/life balance, peer mentorship, and community outreach. In addition to a collaborative and supportive culture, here are a few additional perks that are enjoyed by the Z SUPPLY team:
- Half-Day Fridays year-round
- Generous clothing discount
- New chic and modern offices located near top restaurants and shopping in Costa Mesa, CA
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401K with discretionary employer match of up to $2500
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Preventative Health Care Time Off, Paid Birthdays and various other company perks and benefits.
- Paid Maternity & Paternity leave following 1-2 years of service
- Collaborative, cohesive team environment focused on a thriving, progressive , inclusive & dynamic company culture
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $100,000 - $120,000At Z SUPPLY, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We hope we get the chance to work with you! 
