About SHEIN SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. Position Summary We’re seeking a full-time Associate Buyer for our Los Angeles-based corporate office.

This position offers immense flexibility and excellent long-term growth potential. The ideal candidate will be trained from the ground up on core merchandising and visual workflows. They will own the end-to-end sample lifecycle, assist with product styling and outfit coordination, build photoshoot presentations, and manage new item launch linking systems.

This role serves as a dynamic operational backbone, absorbing administrative and logistical workflows to ensure product readiness, data accuracy, and visually compelling launches.

Responsibilities

1. Styling Photoshoot Support Trend Styling Alignment: Assist the senior buyer with daily product styling, outfit combinations, and visual coordination, developing a strong eye for trend execution from the ground up. Photoshoot Asset Preparation: Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product lists and curated outfit pairings for manager review.

Studio Coordination: Coordinate with the Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare for upcoming photoshoots based on incoming sample arrivals. Sample Readiness: Ensure all clothing, shoes, and accessory samples required for photoshoots are organized, labeled, and ready for onset utilization. Studio Alignment: Partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure the photoshoot schedule runs smoothly without delays.

Issue Resolution: Track and communicate any missing or delayed samples to the relevant teams promptly, adjusting shoot schedules as needed to eliminate production downtime. 2. New Item Launch Linking Management Launch Schedule Oversight: Monitor the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure all SKC targets are met accurately and on time.

Weekly Plan Submissions: Submit the comprehensive launch plan every Wednesday for the following week, integrating new items, recolors, and required outfit linkings. Pre-Launch Readiness Audits: Review each day’s launch readiness at least one business day prior to going live, double-checking product linking, imagery, measurements, and inventory. Data Correction: Actively identify and communicate linking errors, missing measurements, or readiness concerns to backend teams before strict deadlines.

Tracking Reporting: Maintain and update launch trackers with real-time status updates, delays, and revised timelines. Goal Alignment: Align weekly and monthly launch progress with merchandising goals to share reports with management. 3.

Sample Room Operations Inventory Control Sample Intake Labeling: Oversee the initial receiving, labeling, organization, and categorization of all seasonal and recutting samples. , tops, dresses, bottoms) and specific launch periods. Purging Maintenance: Routine auditing to identify and remove outdated, damaged, or duplicate samples to optimize space.

Photo Documentation: Provide weekly progress updates and clean sample room photo documentation weekly. 4. S.

merchandising and other teams to keep data, measurements, and timelines aligned. Risk Mitigation: Track and report operational bottlenecks that may delay product launches or shoots, proactively proposing flexible corrective actions.