[Remote] Temporary Associate Buyer at Babylist

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Requirements

3-4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management, ideally in e-commerce
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Comfortable analyzing data, pulling reports, and translating insights into actionable recommendations
Ability to communicate effectively across teams and build productive relationships with external vendors
Thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Excited by consumer products, innovation, trends, and the art of merchandising

Responsibilities

Manage product setup, item creation, and assortment updates across systems with precision
Serve as a key point of contact for vendor communication and relationship management
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product information and availability across all channels
Monitor category performance, inventory levels, and key metrics through regular reporting and analysis
Research market trends, new products, and competitive assortments to inform category planning decisions
Support smooth execution of day-to-day operations while gaining hands-on experience with vendor negotiations and strategic assortment planning
Stay ahead of emerging trends through data analysis and vendor partnerships

Skills

Babylist

Comprehensive baby registry platform for parents

About Babylist

Babylist provides a universal baby registry platform that allows expecting and new parents to compile baby products from any store, including popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Etsy. The platform features an interactive checklist and expert-vetted guides to assist parents in making informed choices about baby gear and essentials. Babylist differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated product recommendations, generating revenue through affiliate commissions, exclusive curated kits, and advertising partnerships. The company's goal is to simplify the baby registry process for parents, ensuring they have all the necessary items for their growing families while enhancing user engagement with offerings like a free box of goodies for new registrants.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$38.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Education, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Lalo could draw customers away from Babylist.

Integration challenges with Expectful may distract from Babylist's core business.

Reliance on affiliate marketing exposes Babylist to changes in partner terms.

Differentiation

Babylist offers a universal registry platform integrating products from any store.

The platform combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated recommendations for revenue.

Expert-vetted guides and interactive checklists enhance informed decision-making for parents.

Upsides

Acquisition of Expectful expands Babylist's offerings into health and wellness.

Growing demand for eco-friendly products aligns with Babylist's product recommendations.

AI integration can enhance personalized shopping experiences on Babylist's platform.

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