Associate Buyer - Merchandising & Growth

Dick's Sporting Goods; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Merchandising professional to develop category assortments and manage merchandise strategies in partnership with buyers. You will collaborate on financial plans, negotiate with vendors, and translate market data into actionable assortment and pricing decisions.

Responsibilities include pre-season line reviews, in-season business management, and execution of advertising strategies, while building strong vendor and cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Merchandising or related field or equivalent retail experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with preferred experience as an Assistant Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Develop Category Assortments
• Develop and manage merchandise assortments for subcategory of product, in partnership with the buyer. Ensure the assortment meets the consumer's needs and the brand vision.
• Collaborate with Planning and Allocations to review financial plans and ensure alignment between financial expectations and assortment.
• Participate in negotiations with existing and new vendors. Secure terms of vendor contracts, pricing and set expectations for the partnership. Partner with the Buyer on approach and management of the relationship.
• Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive data to assess current business strategies or identify future business opportunities. Translate opportunities into actionable assortment, pricing and experience decisions. Gain alignment with the Buyer.
• Present pre-season line review to leaders up to Chief Merchant. Demonstrate expertise in product category and financial expectations.
• Work closely with Planning and AR on shifts in business trajectory. Leverage performance indicators and open-to-buy position throughout the season to chase opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Assess opportunities and react to trends within the business, including advertising, pricing, assortment needs and digital strategies.
• Deliver accurate execution of tasks associated with new line delivery (style setup/creation, PO writing).
• Review and analyze department reporting. Provide action plan to management for buy-in. Upon approval, execute the plan.
• Own the execution of the advertising strategy from Promo Planning activities to ad proof accuracy.
• Build strategic relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners and Directors to discuss the business overall, recent trends, etc.
• Participate in market trips to stores to assess and monitor performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with the Visual team on upcoming Gameplans to gain alignment with category strategy.
• Train and mentor new hires by sharing experience, knowledge and best practices.
• Establish best practices across the larger team to drive productivity and efficiencies. Represent the Buying office on cross-functional projects and focus groups as needed.
• Act as mentor or coach to Assistant Buyers or Merch Admins within team. Share feedback on projects, tasks and deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Merchandising or related field or equivalent retail experience

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Merchandising professional to develop category assortments and manage merchandise strategies in partnership with buyers. You will collaborate on financial plans, negotiate with vendors, and translate market data into actionable assortment and pricing decisions.

Responsibilities include pre-season line reviews, in-season business management, and execution of advertising strategies, while building strong vendor and cross-functional relationships.