Buyer - Los Angeles Area

Position Title: Buyer

Type: Remote*
Department: Merchandising
Reports To: Merchandising Manager

Pay: $70-$75K

Company Description

Salon Republic offers a modern, innovative space for independent beauty professionals to thrive by licensing salon studios, making it easy and affordable for beauty professionals to start their own business. With a variety of studio sizes and pricing options, plus supportive amenities including on-site support from experienced salon managers, beauty professionals can focus on operating their business and serving their clients.

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for inventory management for their assigned salons. This role focuses on maintaining an optimal product assortment at each salon, tailored to the needs and preferences of the beauty professionals at that location. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, has strong communication skills, and is able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyze sales data and inventory reports for assigned salon locations

· Place orders with vendor partners to ensure product availability in the salons, balanced stock levels and alignment with sales trends

· Coordinate with the Education team to support in-salon pop-up education events by maintaining in-stock positions on focus products

· Partner with the Operations team to understand Salon Republic member preferences in each location to guide brand and product assortments

· Monitor “dusty” inventory at each salon location and implement strategies to reduce slow-moving stock and improve turn

· Work closely with the Merchandising Coordinator and with Salon Republic’s vendor partners to ensure smooth product flow

· Collaborate with the Merchandising Manager to help support monthly promotions and key product launches to drive sales

· Determine optimal opening assortments for new salon locations with support from the Merchandising Manager and Operations team

Qualifications

· 1–3 years of experience in buying, planning and/or inventory management

· Occasional local travel to the corporate office or salons may be required

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Understanding of basic retail concepts such as GMROI and turn

· High level of organization and attention to detail

· Ability to manage multiple locations simultaneously

· Advanced Excel skills preferred

Competencies

· Ability to analyze data to forecast demand and plan assortments

· Professional communication when interacting with vendors

· Adaptable to shifting trends, supply constraints, and business priorities

· Strong sense of ownership and initiative

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote