Associate Buyer - Diamond Sports - Lifestyle Apparel

Overview At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop Category Assortments: Develop and manage merchandise assortments for product subcategories in partnership with the buyer. Ensure the assortment meets consumer needs and brand vision. Collaborate with business partners in Planning and Allocations to review financial plans and ensure alignment between financial expectations and assortment. Participate in negotiations with vendors, securing contract terms, pricing, and partnership expectations. Partner with the Buyer on approach and relationship management. Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive, and industry data to assess current business strategies or identify future business opportunities. Translate trends into actionable assortment, pricing, and experience decisions; seek alignment with the Buyer. Present pre-season line review to leaders up to Chief Merchant, demonstrating expertise in product category and financial expectations. Manage In-Season Business: Work closely with Planning and AR to address shifts in business trajectory, leveraging performance indicators and open to buy position to chase opportunities and mitigate risk. Assess opportunities and react to trends within the business, including updates to advertising, pricing, assortment needs, and digital strategies. Execute Operational Needs of the Category: Ensure accurate execution of tasks associated with new line delivery (style setup/creation, PO writing, etc.). Review and analyze department reporting; provide action plan to management for buy-in and execute once approved. Own execution of the advertising strategy from Promo Planning activities to ad proof accuracy. Develop Effective Partnerships: Build strategic relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners and Directors; discuss business trends and gain knowledge data per product category. Participate in market trips to stores to assess performance and customer satisfaction; gather insights from field leadership and employees. Ensure accurate and timely communication with Visual team on upcoming Gameplans to align with category strategy; provide product placement recommendations and communicate adjustments. Develop Self and Others: Train and mentor new hires, sharing experience, knowledge, and best practices. Establish best practices across the larger team to drive productivity and efficiencies; represent Buying office on cross-functional projects and focus groups; integrate product category intricacies into system, process, and reporting enhancements. Act as mentor or coach to Assistant Buyers or Merch Admins; provide feedback on projects, tasks, and deliverables. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, or related field or equivalent retail experience. 3-5 years of experience with preferred experience as an Assistant Buyer. #J-18808-Ljbffr DICK'S Sporting Goods