Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer
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Job Description
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
Position Overview Assistant Buyer
Alabama Outdoors is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic merchandising team. In this role you will support the buying team in the selection procurement and management of highquality and functional products that align with our brand and enhance our customers everyday active lifestyle. Youll assist in vendor communication order tracking and product analysis to help ensure smooth execution of our buying strategies across all locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Buying Support: Assist the Buyers with product research selection preparation and seasonal buying processes. Help maintain product assortments that reflect the Alabama Outdoors brand and customer preferences.
- Vendor Coordination: Support communication with vendors track shipments request product information and help manage samples and order confirmations.
- Inventory & Order Management: Help place track and confirm purchase orders. Monitor inventory levels and assist with reorders and transfers as needed.
- Product Analysis: Support analysis of sales reports to inform buying decisions.
- Administrative Support: Maintain accurate data in product and inventory systems. Help with SKU setup pricing updates and product descriptions.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with the merchant marketing eCommerce and store teams to ensure clear communication around product updates availability and timing.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Fashion Merchandising or related field (or equivalent retail experience)
- 12 years of experience in a retail or merchandising role (assistant buying experience preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning retail systems
- Clear communicator with excellent followthrough
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fastpaced teamoriented environment
- Passion for outdoor lifestyle is a plus
Alabama Outdoors believes everyone should experience life in the great outdoors. We are the trusted resource in products and services to enhance those adventures. We seek to develop lifelong relationships with our customers by pursuing excellence in every aspect of our business. Our family is diverse but we are all united by our love of the outdoors.
Employment Type
Full-Time
