Assistant Buyer, Merchandising & Assortment Planning

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support assortment planning and merchandising initiatives in a retail environment.

The role involves analyzing trends, supporting seasonal buys, and partnering with Planning, Allocation, Visual, and eCommerce teams to drive product performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising or business or related retail experience, 1–3 years in retail, and may have prior experience as an Assistant Buyer or a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field OR equivalent retail experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail, including store level.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Buying internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hindsight analysis and support seasonal buy preparation
• Assist in building assortment tools and presentations
• Support line reviews and present select content
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities within the business
• Partner with Planning and Allocation on inventory flow and OTB
• Track shipments and ensure timely product delivery
• Execute price changes and support promotional planning
• Maintain promotional calendars and trackers
• Partner with Marketing and Planning on key activations
• Partner with Planning, Allocation, Visual, and eCommerce teams
• Communicate product updates and timelines
• Support onboarding of junior team members
• Trains and mentors Merchandise Administrators, MTPs, and Interns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field OR equivalent retail experience

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support assortment planning and merchandising initiatives in a retail environment.

The role involves analyzing trends, supporting seasonal buys, and partnering with Planning, Allocation, Visual, and eCommerce teams to drive product performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising or business or related retail experience, 1–3 years in retail, and may have prior experience as an Assistant Buyer or a