Assistant Buyer — Analyze Trends & Shape Product Mix

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Merchandising Support role in Katy, TX to assist the Category Management team with advertising selections, sales trend analysis, and product feature decisions. This position offers hands-on ownership of merchandising tasks and collaboration across functions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, vendor coordination, and item setup accuracy to support online and in-store assortments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support advertising selections and analyze sales trends for print and digital features.
• Lead item setup, ranging, and ensure products flow correctly into the business.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to maintain pricing, availability, and order accuracy.
• Monitor inventory, assist with sample coordination, and contribute to financial projections.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Planning and Organizing

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Merchandising Support role in Katy, TX to assist the Category Management team with advertising selections, sales trend analysis, and product feature decisions. This position offers hands-on ownership of merchandising tasks and collaboration across functions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, vendor coordination, and item setup accuracy to support online and in-store assortments.