Buyer Intern

Rally House; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally House in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Buyer Intern to learn the full lifecycle of buying and store operations. You will support purchase orders, item maintenance, and catalog-based silhouette creation while collaborating with the buying team and store staff.

Responsibilities include vendor meeting feedback, sample organization, and end-to-end order processing. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in a sports retail environment with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work part-time in a Rally House store prior to starting the internship.
• Retail experience and sports interest preferred.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and/or recent graduate with or pursuing a relevant degree (e.g. Fashion Studies, Operations, Supply Chain, Sports Business).

Responsibilities

• Assist buying and store operations with end-to-end processes.
• Maintain item data and updates in systems.
• Shadow buyer to understand purchase order workflows and cataloging.

Skills

Initiative

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rally House is where fans celebrate the teams, traditions, and communities they love. Every day is an opportunity to create memorable experiences that bring fans closer to the moments and teams they care about most. Behind it all is a team fueled by energy, passion, and hometown pride. As we continue to grow, we're looking for team members who are excited to help shape the future of Rally House, deliver exceptional experiences, and make every fan feel right at home.Job DescriptionThe Buyer Intern is introduced to the full lifecycle of buying and develops a global understanding of how buying operates within Rally House. Interns develop a strong foundation of buying as well as an opportunity to foster confidence and relationships with both management and other team members. Interns will develop competencies and contribute to two aspects of the business, buying and store operations. This internship reports to the buying department in a field based role in one of the selected Rally House locations.Interns complete an assigned project at the end of their internship, identified with the buyer supervisor. The project may include reviewing a subclass or team in the reporting, reviewing sales of a subclass in a campus store and project reorders, new adds, or markdowns, or collaborate with marketing and store staff for a specific product or collection requiring email, signage, fixtures, etc.ResponsibilitiesBuyingStyle creation based on product selection by the BuyerItem maintenance and updatesPurchase order maintenanceCreate Silhouettes based on catalogs and vendor informationSample organization and trackingWeb ImagesAttend vendor meetings, provide product and graphic feedbackEntry view in to purchase order creation, shadow buyer to understand purchase order processStoreReceiving and Inventory; Receive PO/Review POLsOutbound and inbound transfersEnd-to-end customer order processComplete cycle countsCustomer Service; cash out customersStore presentation; merchandise, floor placementHelp remerchandise a team biweeklyReticketing/Price AdjustmentsJersey production if NIL locationGameday flow (where applicable)Skills and KnowledgeAbility to take initiative with minimal oversight, Excellent organization skills with the ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookQualificationsMust be willing to work part-time in a Rally House store prior to starting the internshipCurrently enrolled at an accredited college or university and/or recent graduate with or pursuing a relevant degree (e.g. Fashion Studies, Operations, Supply Chain, Sports Business, etc.)Retail experience and sports interest preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipmentAble to clearly view and read information on a computer screenOccasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds and walk short distancesLocationOn-site in Lenexa, KSPay Range$18.00 - $22.00