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Associate Buyer at Rowan – New York, New York

Rowan
New York, New York, 10001, United States
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NewSalary:$70000 - $75000Job Function:Supply Chain
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Associate Buyer

At Rowan, we are all about making ear piercing experiences a celebration full of joy! Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses and celebration to every customer with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our priority is to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe ear piercing experience for everyone. When we say piercing for all, we mean it. Everybody is invited to this ear party!

Retail Associate Buyer who is detail oriented to manage the recommendation on assorting and selection of jewelry and ear piercing products. This role reports directly to the CSCO and requires a strong understanding of consumer preferences, and quality materials, metals and gemstones in the jewelry space. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the curating of a compelling product assortment that aligns with our brand identity and incorporates a deep understanding of our customernot just market trends, but the specific styles and preferences of those we serve through our piercing services. By leveraging direct customer interaction and store team insights, this individual will make informed, customer-first buying decisions that reflect customer demand and enhance the post-piercing experience.
Strategic Buying & Merchandising
  • Execute the approved seasonal buying strategies that align with company revenue goals and fashion trends partnering with vendors to produce the best products at targeted company costs
  • Analyze and report sales data, competitive market trends, and customer insights to guide product decisions and potential style pricing strategies that align with company margin and sales targets
  • Validate piercing ramp style compliance by reviewing studio ramp photos with each new roll out
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate restocks, seasonal updates, and new product launches.
  • Inform studio operations, marketing and creative teams about delivery timing for both new deliveries and key replenishment, keeping the teams updated to any changes to assortment strategy or deliveries on a weekly basis
  • Analyze ramp selling thru DOMO reporting and report out on performance monthly
  • Analyze customer buying behavior and sales trends leveraging DOMO reporting to help inform product selection and purchasing strategy
  • Plan and execute customer feedback sessions / with appropriate customers for new products - report on these efforts to help inform best options in order to hit sell through targets and improve jewelry percentage to topline
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with jewelry vendors and piercing suppliers, and negotiate costing and delivery timing
  • Work with closely with vendors on translating inspiration decks into assortments either thru vendor line sheets or thru development and approval of CADs
  • Track and maintain spending within sample budget
  • Maintain accurate tracking of all product samples, ensuring timely check-in and that the sample closet remains organized, well-maintained, and easily accessible at all times.
  • Support the sourcing for new vendors to cast a wider net on suppliers
  • Gain a deep understanding of our customernot just general trends, but the specific styles and preferences of those we serveby working directly in our studios, hosting customer focus groups, and analyzing insights from our marketing CRM data.
Trend & Market Research
  • Stay at the forefront of jewelry and ear piercing trends, scouting emerging designers, and monitoring competitor assortments online and in stores.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to inform future collections and exclusives.
  • Stay ahead of jewelry and piercing trends by researching fashion forecasts, visiting Rowan studios monthly to elicit customer feedback on assortment and opportunities, competitive shopping once a quarter to ensure Rowan continues to take market share.
  • Work closely with marketing and visual merchandising teams to support product campaigns and in-store/online displays. Driving the product used in marketing campaigns.
  • Ensure all piercing jewelry meets safety, material, and regulatory standards (e.g., hypoallergenic metals, ASTM, or FDA compliance).
  • Track KPIs such as sell-through rate, margin, and stock turnover to drive performance and make data-informed decisions.
  • Prepare buying reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare PK knowledge decks and videos for Studios teams for each new collection launch
  • Prepare executive presentations and decks for the CEO and other leadership team members on product strategies inclusive of but not limited to classification,age demographics, metal types and vendor roadmap
What You Offer:
  • Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in retail buying, ideally in fashion accessories, jewelry, or piercing-related products.
  • Strong knowledge of jewelry materials (e.g., gold, titanium, stainless steel) and piercing industry standards.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Highly organized with strong analytical and Excel skills.
  • Passion for fashion trends and jewelry design.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly related to piercing, is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient working in Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, and Documents).
  • Analytical skills, including basic retail math,calculating margin, inventory on-hand, tracking sales.
  • Experience working with global jewelry suppliers or independent designers.
  • Knowledge of ethical sourcing practices and sustainable materials.
  • Familiarity with POS and inventory management systems (e.g., Shopify, NetSuite,Domo).
Full-Time Benefit + Perks:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans
  • Long-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k and Roth IRA Plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Open PTO policy
  • Employee discounts on our amazing products!
About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nursesand celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in Piercing for All.



Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual on-site interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If youre on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!

Rowan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender identification), gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (protected characteristics).

$70,000 - $75,000 a year

Job Location

New York, New York, 10001, United States

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