Assistant Buyer - eCommerce

At Fanatics Commerce, our Assistant Buyers are foundational members of the Merchandising team — ensuring operational excellence and providing key support that enables categories to deliver for fans.

Supporting a Buyer or Associate Buyer, the Assistant Buyer manages day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and cross-functional coordination. This role builds the essential skills and experience to progress into an Associate Buyer role.

How you will make an impact:

Merchandise Operations & Execution

• Set up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.

• Track samples, organize product information, and support photo shoots and marketing needs.

• Assist in managing purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow.

Vendor & Partner Engagement

• Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.

• Prepare materials for vendor meetings and line reviews.

• Support cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.

Business & Performance Support

• Pull and analyze weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.

• Track promotional and markdown execution.

• Share competitive and fan insights with the team to strengthen category strategy.

Team Collaboration

• Provide critical operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers.

• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity.

• Embody Fanatics’ BOLD Leadership Principles daily.

What you bring to the team:

• 0–2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or related field.

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Comfort with Excel and merchandising systems; eager to learn financial metrics.

• Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.

• Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.

Where You’ll Work

• This role is based in New York City or Jacksonville, FL

• Travel to vendor meetings, market appointments, and industry events as needed.

WHY FANATICS

At Fanatics, our Buyers are more than merchants — they’re storytellers, strategists, and fan champions. With vertical capabilities, fan access, and a best-in-class platform, this is your opportunity to make bold decisions, build an iconic category, and help shape the future of fan retail.