Mid Level Plant Buyer Jobs
Mid level plant buyer jobs go to procurement professionals ready to own sourcing projects, negotiate independently, and guide junior staff without constant oversight. Roles run across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site and hybrid schedules, and employers like Ursus, Delta Electronics (Americas), and Assurant are competing for plant buyers at this level now.
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About us:
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
BUYING
From developing the product strategies to growing our brands, merchandising careers at Centric Brands offer exciting possibilities to grow a career with one of world’s foremost lifestyle brands collectives. From helping develop the merchandise mix to ensuring stores and online site have the right products in the right quantities to creating the long-term brand strategy, a career in merchandising and planning offers you a chance to make a positive impact on our success – and yours.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
Favorite Daughter is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Sr. Buyer who loves the brand as much as our customers do. The Sr. Buyer is the authority on all things DTC, driving growth across our rapidly expanding ecommerce business and our stores in New York, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, with more doors on the way. Working hand in hand with our Planner, the Senior Buyer owns the seasonal buys and keeps inventory healthy, driving sell-through and exiting aged product. They also partner with Merchandising to develop DTC-exclusive product, building assortments that bring the Favorite Daughter vision to life while maximizing sales and profitability. This is a role for someone who wants to be fully immersed in the business. You’re happiest deep in the weekly numbers, close to the product, and connected to what’s happening on the store floor and on the site, and you’re energized by the pace of a brand that’s scaling quickly.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the authority on all things DTC, owning the ecommerce and retail store business and acting as the go-to resource across the company for performance, product, and customer insights.
- Develop customer-focused merchandise assortment strategies and plans while monitoring and adjusting business performance based on sales trends, inventory levels, competitive activity, and market insights.
- Create seasonal assortment plans and line lists tailored to the ecommerce customer and to each store’s market, aligned with brand vision, customer demand, and financial objectives.
- Execute seasonal buys and manage all aspects of the buying process to ensure alignment with sales and inventory targets.
- Analyze weekly selling performance across ecommerce and each store, evaluate stock levels, identify opportunities and risks, and develop action plans, including reorder recommendations.
- Partner with the Planner on Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, forecasting, inventory strategies, exit plans, and inventory aging standards.
- Partner with the Ecommerce Director to drive site performance, supporting product launches, site merchandising, promotional events, markdown strategies, and the seasonal calendar.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Stores and store managers to understand replenishment needs, local customer preferences, business opportunities, and feedback from the floor.
- Support new store openings by building opening assortments and inventory plans that reflect each new market’s customer.
- Collaborate with Design throughout the product development process, participating in sketch reviews, color meetings, and assortment discussions to ensure products align with customer demand and business objectives.
- Partner with Merchandising to align on product strategy, key items, and seasonal priorities.
- Work with Marketing to align product stories, launches, and campaigns with inventory depth and selling performance.
- Act as the connector between stores and corporate, cascading information in both directions: sharing product, launch, and strategy updates with the field, and bringing customer feedback and selling insights from the stores back to corporate teams.
- Lead product knowledge sessions for store teams, educating associates on seasonal collections, key selling features, and styling opportunities.
- Conduct seasonal hindsight analyses by channel, store, class, and department to identify opportunities and inform future assortment strategies.
OUR BEST FIT CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- 3-5+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or a related retail planning role, with direct-to-consumer (ecommerce and/or retail stores) experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret sales trends and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience supporting new store openings is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and retail reporting systems preferred.
- A genuine passion for Favorite Daughter, along with a love of fashion, trends, and retail.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $125,000.00
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
About us:
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
BUYING
From developing the product strategies to growing our brands, merchandising careers at Centric Brands offer exciting possibilities to grow a career with one of world’s foremost lifestyle brands collectives. From helping develop the merchandise mix to ensuring stores and online site have the right products in the right quantities to creating the long-term brand strategy, a career in merchandising and planning offers you a chance to make a positive impact on our success – and yours.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
Favorite Daughter is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Sr. Buyer who loves the brand as much as our customers do. The Sr. Buyer is the authority on all things DTC, driving growth across our rapidly expanding ecommerce business and our stores in New York, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, with more doors on the way. Working hand in hand with our Planner, the Senior Buyer owns the seasonal buys and keeps inventory healthy, driving sell-through and exiting aged product. They also partner with Merchandising to develop DTC-exclusive product, building assortments that bring the Favorite Daughter vision to life while maximizing sales and profitability. This is a role for someone who wants to be fully immersed in the business. You’re happiest deep in the weekly numbers, close to the product, and connected to what’s happening on the store floor and on the site, and you’re energized by the pace of a brand that’s scaling quickly.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the authority on all things DTC, owning the ecommerce and retail store business and acting as the go-to resource across the company for performance, product, and customer insights.
- Develop customer-focused merchandise assortment strategies and plans while monitoring and adjusting business performance based on sales trends, inventory levels, competitive activity, and market insights.
- Create seasonal assortment plans and line lists tailored to the ecommerce customer and to each store’s market, aligned with brand vision, customer demand, and financial objectives.
- Execute seasonal buys and manage all aspects of the buying process to ensure alignment with sales and inventory targets.
- Analyze weekly selling performance across ecommerce and each store, evaluate stock levels, identify opportunities and risks, and develop action plans, including reorder recommendations.
- Partner with the Planner on Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, forecasting, inventory strategies, exit plans, and inventory aging standards.
- Partner with the Ecommerce Director to drive site performance, supporting product launches, site merchandising, promotional events, markdown strategies, and the seasonal calendar.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Stores and store managers to understand replenishment needs, local customer preferences, business opportunities, and feedback from the floor.
- Support new store openings by building opening assortments and inventory plans that reflect each new market’s customer.
- Collaborate with Design throughout the product development process, participating in sketch reviews, color meetings, and assortment discussions to ensure products align with customer demand and business objectives.
- Partner with Merchandising to align on product strategy, key items, and seasonal priorities.
- Work with Marketing to align product stories, launches, and campaigns with inventory depth and selling performance.
- Act as the connector between stores and corporate, cascading information in both directions: sharing product, launch, and strategy updates with the field, and bringing customer feedback and selling insights from the stores back to corporate teams.
- Lead product knowledge sessions for store teams, educating associates on seasonal collections, key selling features, and styling opportunities.
- Conduct seasonal hindsight analyses by channel, store, class, and department to identify opportunities and inform future assortment strategies.
OUR BEST FIT CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- 3-5+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or a related retail planning role, with direct-to-consumer (ecommerce and/or retail stores) experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret sales trends and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience supporting new store openings is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and retail reporting systems preferred.
- A genuine passion for Favorite Daughter, along with a love of fashion, trends, and retail.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $125,000.00
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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Mid Level Plant Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level plant buyer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight negotiations you led, supplier relationships you built, and cost savings you delivered with limited direction. Tailor your resume to show commodity knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with ERP systems. Applications that demonstrate measurable impact on procurement outcomes consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level plant buyers?
Companies hiring mid level plant buyers right now include Ursus, Delta Electronics (Americas), and Assurant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and industrial distributors tend to hire most actively at this level, particularly those managing complex supplier networks or high-volume materials procurement.
Are there remote mid level plant buyer jobs?
Yes, though most plant buyer roles have some on-site requirement given the operational nature of the work. About 20% of mid level plant buyer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules being more common than fully remote arrangements at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level plant buyer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level plant buyer means building depth in a specific commodity or category, then demonstrating that you can manage it independently. That includes owning supplier relationships, contributing to contract negotiations, and showing measurable cost or efficiency outcomes. Gaining exposure to ERP systems and cross-functional projects accelerates the progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level plant buyers?
Mid Level plant buyer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on consistent raw material and component supply, making experienced plant buyers essential for managing cost, quality, and supplier performance across production cycles.