Sr Buyer - Optics/airguns/camo Apparel

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Bachelor's degree required
Five years related work experience
Vendor negotiation and profitability management
The company seeks a passionate leader to build an assortment that achieves planned KPIs while maintaining the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions

Job Summary

  • The company seeks a passionate leader to build an assortment that achieves planned KPIs while maintaining the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions.
  • This role involves managing Open to Buy, analyzing vendor performance, and independently negotiating all aspects of profitability including VAs, RTVs, and off-price buys.
  • The successful candidate will mentor Buyers and Associate Buyers on inventory management, imports, logistics, and product development while fostering a culture of fun and growth.

Matching Summary

The company seeks a passionate leader to build an assortment that achieves planned KPIs while maintaining the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Five years related work experience
  • Vendor negotiation and profitability management
  • Open to buy and inventory analysis
  • Team mentoring and development

Nice-to-have

  • Three years of management experience preferred
  • Seven years of related work experience preferred
  • Strong communication and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing customer interests
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least five years of related work experience
  • Preferred: Three years of management experience
  • Preferred: Seven years of related work experience

Work Rights

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