Job Title: Assistant Buyer

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

About Us:

Effy Jewelry is a renowned, family-owned business with over four decades of experience in luxury retail. While best known for our fine jewelry collections, available in over 150 land- and cruise-based boutiques worldwide, we also operate HF Duty Free Team, a separate division focused on multiple product categories within the Duty-Free and Travel Retail sector. HFDF Corp partners with leading brands to deliver a curated retail experience for travelers across the globe.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Buyer supports the Buying team in managing a strategic, guest-focused product assortment across onboard retail shops. This role involves vendor communication, purchase order coordination, sales analysis, and operational support to help deliver a world-class shopping experience to cruise guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in product selection and procurement across categories such as beauty, apparel, handbags and accessories, liquor, jewelry, souvenirs, and travel essentials
Monitor inventory levels, sales trends, and guest preferences to inform buying decisions and reorders
Coordinate purchase orders, shipment schedules, and inventory distribution across cruise ships
Maintain accurate product data, pricing, and tracking in internal systems
Communicate with suppliers and logistics teams to resolve order discrepancies and ensure timely delivery
Analyze sales reports and provide insights on product performance and assortment opportunities
Support seasonal assortment planning, promotional activity, and visual merchandising coordination
Collaborate with onboard retail teams and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth execution of initiatives
Participate in vendor meetings, product walkthroughs, and occasional ship visits or trade shows (as required)

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Hospitality, or related field
2-4 years’ experience in a retail buying or merchandising role (cruise/travel retail a plus)
Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with international partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Interest in cruise guest behavior, global retail trends, and product innovation

Key Competencies:

Commercial awareness
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Team collaboration
Initiative and problem-solving
Eager to Learn
Sense of Urgency
Time Management skills
Ability to pivot

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