CSC Generation · 6 hours ago
Buyer – Soft Goods (Men's)
CSC Generation is committed to connecting people with their passions through their online stores. They are seeking a Buyer for Men's Soft Goods who will be responsible for assortment building, vendor negotiations, and inventory management while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive sales.
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Responsibilities
Build and manage a compelling men’s soft goods assortment aligned to brand strategy, customer needs, and market trends
Use historical performance, market insights, and customer data to inform buy decisions and forecasts
Negotiate cost, margin, dating, exclusives, and support with a long-term, relationship-driven mindset
Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Create and manage purchase orders, size and color breakouts, and delivery timelines
Partner cross-functionally to improve processes, accuracy, and speed as the business scales
Collaborate with Marketing and Planning to align promotions with inventory availability and seasonal strategy
Support pricing, markdowns, and promotional planning based on sell-through and inventory health
Monitor inventory performance and lifecycle from initial buy through exit
Manage replenishment, markdowns, and end-of-life strategies to drive healthy turns and margin
Partner closely with Associate and Assistant Buyers, Planning, Marketing, and Operations
Contribute ideas for improving tools, workflows, and ways of working—whether through process improvements, better reporting, or new technology over time
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of buying experience; e-commerce and/or outdoor industry preferred
A forward-thinking mindset with experience using or willingness to adopt AI platforms and tools to optimize work
Proactive and decisive; thrives in a fast-paced, tech-savvy environment
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable buying decisions
Exceptional organizational and time management skills; comfortable working across automated systems and multi-channel inputs
Collaborative and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of retail math, assortment planning, and merchandising fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); bonus if familiar with AI-enhanced reporting tools
Willingness to travel to trade shows, vendor meetings, and field visits as needed
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
CSC Generation
CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-07-19
2025-03-28
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