Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

5+ years of Retail or Customer Service experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Able to maintain the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions/activities; implementing service practices that meet customers? Strong ability to communicate information and ideas through a variety of media that engages and helps audience understand the message

Experience with providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem

Ability to set high goals for personal and group accomplishment; Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn retail management system software programs

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Up to 15% of domestic and international travel, overnight stays as needed

Lead the Category Management Team to drive sales, manage inventory, and achieve the financial goals of the department

Manage the Open to Buy process and identify Key Performance Indicators

Educate Assistant Buyers on analyzing, buying, inventory management, open-to-buy, imports, logistics, including additional areas as needed

Complete assortment planning and product lifecycles Establish a negotiation strategy that includes pricing, vendor terms, and opportunity buys

Stay abreast of market dynamics, competitive insights, and Academy store execution of strategic vision

Maintain comprehensive category management knowledge including market, customer, and product

Create and communicate a strategic vision for the department, including visual merchandising strategies

Professionally develop, mentor, train, and manage the performance of Assistant Buyer(s)

Responsible for vendor management, vendor allowance collections, and vendor strategy

Analyze product performance to strategically markdown product, effectively visually merchandise the category, and drive sales through merchandising

Analyze the supply chain process and make recommendations to meet customer demand

Collaborate to create financial plans that will align with organizational goals

Partner with suppliers on product development, as well as the Global Sourcing department on private product label development, as needed

Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedure, and safety rules

Full time

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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