Assistant Merchant

Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Ability to meet critical deadlines
Strong attention to detail required
Experience with purchase orders
Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Assistant Merchant who will support buyers in managing purchase orders and inventory systems. The ideal candidate should possess retail experience and strong organizational skills, contributing to a team-focused culture that emphasizes personal growth and customer service

Job Summary

  • The company is committed to being the best sports and outdoors retailer in the country while prioritizing its people.
  • The role involves entering, revising, and tracking import and domestic purchase orders while maintaining item lists and costs.
  • Candidates must be able to operate professionally and ethically as an individual contributor within a fast-paced environment.

Matching Summary

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Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Assistant Merchant who will support buyers in managing purchase orders and inventory systems. The ideal candidate should possess retail experience and strong organizational skills, contributing to a team-focused culture that emphasizes personal growth and customer service.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to meet critical deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail required
  • Experience with purchase orders
  • Proficiency in RMS systems
  • High volume work environment

Nice-to-have

  • Self-motivated individual contributor
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Professional interpersonal communication
  • Passion for sports and outdoors
  • Team-oriented culture fit

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of merchant support experience
  • Associate's degree preferred

Work Rights

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