STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a full-time Buyer.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, STAUD stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, STAUD has built a world that’s distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, a matching 401k plan, paid time off, paid retail holidays, and generous product discount & allowance.

Role Overview

This position will be responsible for strategically executing, managing, and communicating STAUD’s DTC (Ecommerce and Retail) product assortment that speaks to our existing and aspirational customer database. Working closely with the Director of Buying this role will translate seasonal buying strategies into compelling, commercially successful assortments that drive revenue growth, maximize profitability, and support STAUD's distinct brand positioning. This role requires a dynamic, collaborative individual to work cross-functionally throughout the organization.

Essential Duties

Seasonal Buying & Assortment Execution

• Execute seasonal buying strategies and develop compelling product assortments that drive sales, maximize profitability, and resonate with STAUD's existing and aspirational customers.
• Own the placement of seasonal buys, collaborations, capsules, and exclusive product offerings across E-commerce and Retail doors, in accordance with established assortment strategies and financial plans.
• Partner with Inventory Planning to ensure buys align with open-to-buy (OTB) budgets, style and color guidance, category mix, breadth and depth targets, & channel-specific product needs.
• Lead the rollout of seasonal assortments to key cross-functional teams, including E-commerce, Retail, and Customer Service, ensuring alignment on product priorities and launches.
• Partner with the Director of buying, E-commerce, & Marketing to develop seasonal product drop cadence, aligning launch timing with inventory availability, marketing priorities, and customer demand.
• Maintain seasonal buy plans, assortment trackers, sales reporting, and key buying tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the buying process.

In-Season Business & Inventory Management

• Own weekly and monthly sales analysis, monitoring sell-through, inventory productivity, category performance, and product-level trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyze in-season performance and seasonal hindsight to help inform DTC merchandising decisions, future assortment planning, and buying strategies.
• Partner with Inventory Planning to optimize stock levels across E-commerce and Retail, ensuring inventory investments align with sales demand and business objectives.
• Own the initiation and placement of reorders, proactively identifying opportunities to maximize sales and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Partner with the Allocator to optimize store-level inventory distribution based on sales performance, regional demand, and assortment needs.
• Monitor product flow and delivery timing, partnering with Planning, Production, and Operations to proactively address inventory risks and opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising to communicate product performance insights, assortment gaps, emerging customer trends, and opportunities for future product development.
• Ensure key cross-functional partners have clear visibility into seasonal assortments, product investments, launch timing, and inventory availability.
• Partner with Retail leadership to develop and deliver product training for new store openings, ensuring store teams are equipped with a strong understanding of seasonal assortments, key product stories, and selling opportunities.

Prerequisite Knowledge Skills, and Education

• 5+ years of relevant buying experience, preferably for both Ecommerce and Retail stores.
• Self-starter attitude & excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
• Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, push, pull, stoop, and lift above shoulders.
• Ability to work with many different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Ability to work on-site as needed.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt