Assistant Buyer

Rally House; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Flexible PTO

401k match

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

Rally House is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support category data management, forecasting, trend analysis, and assortment planning. This role collaborates with Buyers and the Head Merchant to drive stock levels, vendor orders, and data integrity within our retail inventory system.

The ideal candidate brings at least 1 year of buying/merchandising or retail experience and strong Excel skills, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of buying/merchandising/retail experience preferred.
• Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain styles for assigned products.
• Create vendor purchase orders and maintain PO data.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Head Merchant on assortment planning.
• Utilize the Rally House inventory system to manage stock.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rally House is a specialty retail store that carries all things local! We are looking for people who are enjoy working for a growing organization, as we currently operate 300+ stores nationwide, with many more to come! You will enjoy an exclusive store discount when you join our team, as well as a competitive benefits package with flexible PTO, 401k match, parental leave, paid holidays, and receive continued development opportunities as we grow our company.

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Job Description

The Assistant Buyer position is responsible for supporting all aspects within their assigned category, including data management, forecasting, trend analysis, and assortment planning. This position will work within the inventory management system to maintain and monitor inventory levels. This team member works closely with Buyers and the Head Merchant and is a career pathway opportunity to the Buyer position.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain styles for assigned products
• Perform data entry to support Buyers
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of item data
• Create vendor purchase orders
• Complete assigned purchase order maintenance tasks
• Replenish purchase orders to support in-stock levels, sales, and margin goals
• Utilize the Rally House inventory management system
• Enter replenishment orders as directed
• Support inventory management activities

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to communicate with others in a clear and confident manner
• Exceptional verbal, writing, and analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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

Pay Range

$20.00 - $26.00

We're fans, just like you! In order to provide customers with the best experience possible, we hire team members who share the same passion for sports as our customers. We encourage our team members to show their team spirit, so customers feel welcome to strike up a conversation about their favorite team, the latest game or even their favorite rivalry! We want to be more than just another sports store, and our team members help us stand apart from the competition.