Assistant Buyer

Aston Carter • Culver City, CA • 4h ago

A leading global technology organization is seeking an Retail Vendor Manager to support its expanding operations in Culver City, CA. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Job Description

Join an innovative team in the music and culture intersection, where Music offers personalized playlists, exclusive podcasts, and concert livestreams. As a Retail Vendor Manager, you will influence how Music engages fans, artists, and creators globally, working within a fast-paced environment that merges retail and entertainment.

Responsibilities

Act as the business owner for assigned categories, utilizing tools and resources to resolve listing defects and enhance customer experiences.

Support the creation of promotions, analyze results, and achieve business objectives.

Maximize selection opportunities by identifying gaps and collaborating with vendors.

Understand customer needs to advocate for site features that enhance shopping experiences.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders while meeting deadlines.

Conduct financial analyses of business opportunities to meet revenue and profitability targets.

Essential Skills

1-2 years of experience in retail merchandising or vendor management.

Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP's.

Vendor management experience.

Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or a related field.

Excellent presentation, organization, and account management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Strong database and computer skills.

Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.

Experience in process improvement.

Experience with pricing and selection strategy.

Experience in online retail.

Experience using analytical tools such as Google Analytics, SQL, or HTML.

Experience with apparel or retail brand specialization would be beneficial.

Work Environment

Located in Culver City, this position requires working in the office five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an estimated 1 hour of overtime. The role is team-based, offering interaction with teammates and regular check-ins with management. This opportunity provides exposure to interesting projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the retail team of the music division.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Culver City, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Culver City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.