Buyer, Women's Graphics and Fleece Job at PACSUN in Anaheim

Senior Recruiter @ Pacsun

Join the Pacsun community co‑created in Los Angeles. Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. Through our PacCares program, we commit to using our platform to drive positive change.

About the Job

The Buyer is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end retail merchandising process, including product selection, vendor negotiations, and inventory planning. This role plays a key part in executing the company’s buying strategy by ensuring that product assortments meet customer demand and align with brand and financial objectives. The Senior Recruiter may also lead and mentor junior‑level buyers, providing guidance and support in daily operations and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product selection process for a specific category or a broad range of categories, developing buying strategies that align with the company’s business goals and customer preferences.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to secure favorable deals, manage these relationships, and ensure suppliers meet performance expectations.
• Control the buying budget, ensuring that purchases align with financial targets.
• Monitor the profitability of the products selected and make adjustments to the assortment as needed.
• Forecast demand for products, adjust inventory levels based on sales trends, and manage stock to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and consumer behavior to make informed decisions about the product mix.
• Stay ahead of trends and make strategic decisions based on data and intuition.
• Work closely with other departments, including marketing, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure that purchasing strategies are well integrated across the company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in retail merchandising, with a deep understanding of market trends, product categories, and customer behavior.
• Strong negotiation skills, financial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Must be able to make decisions that balance both customer demand and profitability.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $87,516–$97,900
• Dog‑friendly office environment
• On‑site cafe and gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30–50% off merchandise online and in‑stores
• Competitive long‑term and short‑term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401(k) contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision required: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours, with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout the building.
• Hotel, airplane, and car travel may be required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. As a national retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.