Buyer I

Rally House; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Flexible PTO

401k match

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Rally House is seeking a Buyer I to manage category responsibilities, including product selection, forecasting, assortment planning, and vendor negotiations for Rally House stores nationwide. This role thrives on analytical focus, a passion for sports, and a deep interest in players and statistics, with opportunities to grow in a growing organization.

Rally House offers an exclusive store discount, competitive benefits, flexible PTO, 401k match, parental leave, paid holidays, and continued

Qualifications

• Able to communicate with others in a clear and confident manner.
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate merchandise to stores based on inventory analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing and E-commerce teams to drive merchandise sales in stores and online.
• Manage a low volume of purchase orders, including purchase order creation, inventory logistics, receiving, and allocation.
• Perform entry-level forecasting, reporting, and sales analysis.
• Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies.
• Work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Identify trends for new products, graphics, and Rally House exclusives.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rally House is a specialty retail store that carries all things local! We are looking for people who 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. We don't just provide jobs, we provide careers.

Job Description

The Buyer I position is hands on in all aspects of an assigned category within Rally House. This position supports product selection, forecasting, trend analysis, assortment planning, and vendor negotiations. This position thrives off analytical attention, creative passion for sports, and a deep interest in players and statistics. From product selection to allocation, Buyers capitalize on all opportunities to drive business and offer incredible product in all Rally House stores nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Allocate merchandise to stores based on inventory analysis
• Collaborate with Marketing and E-commerce teams to drive merchandise sales in stores and online
• Manage a low volume of purchase orders, including purchase order creation, inventory logistics, receiving, and allocation
• Perform entry-level forecasting, reporting, and sales analysis
• Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
• Work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Identify trends for new products, graphics, and Rally House exclusives

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to communicate with others in a clear and confident manner
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong negotiation skills

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous buying experience
• Advanced Excel experience required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred

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

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00

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 we stand apart from the competition.