Job Information
Academy Sports + Outdoors Sr Buyer - Optics/Airguns/Camo Apparel in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
Work Experiences:
At least five years of related work experience required
3 years of management experience preferred
Seven years of related work experience preferred
Skills:
Develop and communicate strategic plan and hold team accountable for consistent results.
Maintain the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions/activities, adapting to changes in interests and competition
Analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions
Exhibits strong communication skills, with the ability to manage up and down
Remains open to ideas, supports others and operates with integrity
Develop strategic relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Efficient in multi-tasking in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and organized
Provide timely feedback to develop and strengthen a highly effective team
Set high goals for personal and group accomplishment; measuring success by achieving KPIs
Teach and mentor Buyers, Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers on analyzing, buying, inventory management, open to buy, imports and logistics
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn retail management system software programs
Responsibilities:
Building an assortment that achieves planned KPIs
Manages Open to Buy ensuring sales, margins, turns, and profitability are within plan
Analyzes vendor performance and independently negotiates all aspects of profitability including VAs, RTVs, off-price buys to maintain margin expectations
Gives direction on regular, promotional, and clearance pricing
Partners with planner on product flow and inventory management
Collaborates with Replenishment Analyst on inventory levels and distribution at total and store level
Collaborates with Omnichannel Merchandiser regularly on assortment, placement, promotions, and marketing
Oversees advertising for assigned categories, including item selection, layouts, and proofing
Analyzes ads and drives change to optimize ad performance
Conducts line reviews for assigned categories
Initiates and approves Plan-O-Grams
Recommends in-store merchandising opportunities
Provides leadership and direction to Suppliers and Sourcing on product development
Works with stores and distribution center to answer questions, and identifies and resolves issues
Searches for new suppliers, categories, and items
Shops competition to compare products, pricing, merchandising, etc.
Manages, mentors and develops team leading to career advancement
Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Domestic travel is required
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.