Associate Buyer - Kids

At Fanatics Commerce, the Associate Buyer bridges the gap between operational execution and category ownership — providing analytical support, vendor management, and early-stage assortment responsibility.

Supporting a Buyer, the Associate Buyer plays a critical role in managing parts of the assortment, building vendor relationships, and driving financial accountability. This role prepares talent for the step into full Buyer ownership. 

How you will make an impact: 

Category & Assortment Support 

• Partner with the Buyer to execute the merchandising strategy and assortment plan. 
• Manage item setup, product lifecycle tracking, and in-season adjustments. 
• Take ownership of select categories or programs within the broader assortment. 

Vendor & Market Engagement 

• Manage day-to-day vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery, accurate product info, and smooth go-to-market execution. 
• Participate in seasonal line reviews, vendor negotiations, and exclusivity discussions. 
• Provide input on vendor matrix decisions and competitive positioning. 

Business Performance & Financial Accountability 

• Own in-season reporting for sales, margin, inventory, and turn. 
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations on pricing, promotions, and markdowns. 
• Partner with Planning to align OTB, reforecasting, and receipt flow. 

Team Collaboration & Development 

• Coach and support Assistant Buyers on daily merchandising tasks. 
• Share tools, insights, and best practices with peers and cross-functional partners. 
• Contribute actively to a high-performing, fan-obsessed team culture. 

Model Our Bold Leadership Principles:

• Build Championship Teams by mentoring and collaborating. 
• Obsessed with Fans by putting their needs at the center of decisions. 
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit by seeking opportunities and challenging the status quo. 
• Determined and Relentless Mindset by executing with urgency and ownership. 

What you bring to the team: 

• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or planning. 
• Proven ability to analyze data and make recommendations. 
• Strong vendor management and communication skills. 
• Passion for fans, product, and innovation. 
• Growth mindset with readiness for increasing category ownership. 

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 Associate 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.  

What’S In It For You:

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.  

Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life. 

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $85,500, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.