Assistant Buyer | Hybrid

Job description

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. We are currently hiring an Assistant Buyer – Fashion Categories & Marketplace Support to join our growing merchandising team! This role is a critical execution and analytical support position that enables our Buyers and Senior Buyers to focus on strategic assortment decisions, margin optimization, and revenue growth. As part of our future-state merchandising operating model, you will own day-to-day operations across fashion product lines and third-party marketplace channels while developing the skills needed to grow into a Buyer role. WE ARE: A fast-moving FinTech company with a passion for innovation and a merchandising team that moves at the speed of fashion. We build cross-functional partnerships, leverage data to drive decisions, and foster a culture where operational excellence meets creative merchandising strategy. We are committed to growing talent from within and developing the next generation of buyers. This is a hybrid role that requires in‑office presence in Atlanta, Georgia. YOU ARE: A detail-oriented, analytically curious merchandising professional with a passion for fashion and a drive to learn. You thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of execution with strong follow-through, and are energized by the intersection of data, product, and vendor relationships. You are eager to grow into a strategic Buyer role and bring discipline and accountability to make that happen. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: Manage, maintain, and update fashion SKUs across merchandising systems, ensuring accuracy of cost, attributes (size, color, fit, fabrication), sourcing, and lifecycle status Support trend-driven assortment changes tied to seasonal transitions, SKU rationalization, and Good/Better/Best strategies across apparel, footwear, and accessories categories Monitor SKU readiness to ensure fashion categories are execution-ready for pricing, promotions, and site merchandising launches aligned to seasonal calendars Partner with Buyers to track in-season sell-through and flag early markdown or reorder candidates based on performance data Support operational management of fashion product listings across third-party marketplace channels (e.g., Amazon, Walmart Marketplace), ensuring listing accuracy, content completeness, and policy compliance Coordinate item setup, attribute enrichment, and content updates for marketplace-listed fashion SKUs in alignment with platform requirements and brand standards Monitor marketplace performance metrics (sell-through, return rates, listing health scores) and surface anomalies or opportunities to the Buyer Assist with marketplace promotional setups, pricing parity checks, and vendor funding alignment specific to channel commitments Execute approved pricing updates and markdown cadences for fashion categories in alignment with seasonal pricing strategies and established guardrails Perform competitive price checks and basic price validation across fashion and marketplace channels to support pricing integrity Support promotional execution by ensuring accurate setup, vendor funding alignment, and post-event data readiness for fashion-specific events Act as the day-to-day operational liaison with fashion vendors for item setup, content needs, size/fit specifications, and executional follow-ups Coordinate with Fulfillment, Accounting/AP, Customer Care, Marketing, and Site Merchandising to resolve issues impacting customer experience or financial accuracy Prepare and maintain standard reports related to SKU performance, pricing changes, promotions, assortment health, and marketplace channel metrics Build proficiency in fashion merchandising KPIs such as sell-through rate, revenue per SKU, margin contribution, weeks of supply, and return rate by category Track and summarize fashion trend data and competitive insights to support Buyer strategy conversations YOU'LL BRING: Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or a related analytical role; fashion or apparel industry experience a plus Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments High attention to detail with strong follow-through and accountability Experience with PIM/ERP systems (Oracle preferred) Exposure to marketplace platforms (Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, or similar) and their operational workflows Familiarity with fashion product attributes, sizing standards, and seasonal merchandise calendars Exposure to pricing, promotions, or SKU lifecycle management in a fashion or apparel context Retail or eCommerce merchandising experience, preferably in apparel, footwear, or accessories Demonstrated interest in progressing into a Buyer role within a fashion merchandising environment AI-enabled tools are already part of how work gets done across our organization, and their use will continue to expand over time. We value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve WE OFFER: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Career development opportunities Employee Purchase Program Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.