Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Rally House is where fans celebrate the teams, traditions, and communities they love. Every day is an opportunity to create memorable experiences that bring fans closer to the moments and teams they care about most. Behind it all is a team fueled by energy, passion, and hometown pride. As we continue to grow, we're looking for team members who are excited to help shape the future of Rally House, deliver exceptional experiences, and make every fan feel right at home.

The Assistant Buyer supports the execution of an assigned merchandise category through accurate item and purchase order maintenance, inventory support, data management, and routine analysis. Working under the direction of Buyers and merchandising leadership, this role builds foundational buying skills while helping ensure product information, orders, and inventory records are complete, accurate, and timely. This position provides a career pathway to the Buyer I role.

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Takes initiative and gets things done. Sees what needs to be done and acts without waiting to be asked. Maintains urgency and follows through on commitments.
• Drives Results: Takes ownership for outcomes and follows through despite obstacles. Maintains focus on priorities and ensures commitments are met with quality and consistency.
• Customer Centric: Ensures consistent customer experiences by reinforcing standards and addressing breakdowns. Uses feedback to keep the customer a priority in daily decisions.
• Resilience: Remains steady and effective during pressure or change. Adapts quickly and helps others stay focused and productive.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product styles, item attributes, and related records for assigned products
• Enter and validate item, vendor, pricing, and purchase order data to maintain data accuracy and integrity
• Create, update, track, and maintain vendor purchase orders under the direction of a Buyer
• Monitor order status, web images, and supporting product information; escalate discrepancies or delays
• Use the Rally House inventory management system to support daily merchandising activities
• Enter replenishment orders and complete routine inventory maintenance as directed
• Prepare recurring reports and organize data to support forecasting, trend analysis, and assortment planning
• Coordinate with Buyers and cross-functional partners to complete assigned category tasks and meet deadlines
• Identify data, order, or inventory issues and partner with the appropriate team member to resolve them

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to organize multiple assignments, follow established processes, and meet deadlines, Adaptability and drive to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant buying, merchandising, retail, or industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
• Able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds

Location

• On-site in Lenexa, KS

Pay Range

$22.00 - $28.00