Purchasing and Inventory Assistant
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Job Location:
Lenexa, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
About Us:
Challenger Teamwear is a premier provider of top-tier sporting apparel gear and equipment dedicated to serving school club and organizational teams and fans. Our mission is to bring smiles to young athletes by delivering high-quality sports uniforms at the most affordable prices backed by exceptional customer service. We aim to ignite a passion for sports in both the young and the young at heart fostering a sense of belonging and pride in being part of something extraordinary
Position Summary
The Purchasing/Inventory Assistant will play a key role in supporting the purchasing and inventory operations at Challenger Teamwear. This position is responsible for processing purchase orders managing product data (SKUs) maintaining accurate inventory records contributing to product development tasks and providing administrative assistance to the purchasing and inventory teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and adept at working with multiple systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Ordering
- Place orders with vendors for non-stock items in order to fulfill customer orders.
- Enter and track purchase orders using our accounting software (Sage 100).
- Help the sales team confirm orders through our online ordering system.
- Create and update product listings and codes in both Sage and on our website.
- Forecast what items well need to order based on past sales and current demand trends.
- Keep prices for non-stock items up to date on the website and in Sage.
Inventory Management
- Respond to internal inquiries about product availability and incoming inventory.
- Review requests for extra stock and decide if it makes sense to place an order.
- Release back-up inventory as needed.
- Help with inventory counts twice a year:
- Print and distribute count sheets
- Input and verify inventory data
- Investigate discrepancies and recount if needed
- Run reports to see where counts dont match
- Find and fix any issues with inventory records.
- Make corrections in Sage for errors or damaged items
- Clean up old or outdated products from Sage and the website.
Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain historical sales data for all Challenger Teamwear products.
- Prepare and update spreadsheets that track product sales quantities and values.
- Create and review reports on purchasing activity inventory levels and product performance.
- Help plan future product catalogs by matching stock levels with whats currently offered whats coming soon and whats being phased out.
Product Development & Returns
- Support product development by checking that samples and sizes meet our standards.
- Manage product returns and replacements (called make-goods):
- Track and process returns
- Keep a monthly report on replacements and updates
Tools & Systems
- Required: Proficiency in Google Sheets/Docs and Microsoft Excel
- Preferred: Experience with Sage 100 (or a willingness to learn)
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in data entry and spreadsheet management
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Prior experience in purchasing inventory control or administrative support is a plus
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical dental vision and life insurance packages.
- Generous paid holidays and paid time off.
- Employee discount program.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
Compensation:
- Negotiable based on experience.
Location:
- Onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in the Kansas City area.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race religion color sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status ethnicity alienage or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The company takes allegations of discrimination harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
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Challenger Sports is the nations leading provider of soccer camps and clinics and were looking to expand our nationwide Soccer Academy and Tiny Tykes programs.
What is TinyTykes
TinyTykes is a FUNdamental introduction to the game of soccer for players aged 2-6. Players learn the introductory skills of soccer through you teaching them fun games and stories in weekly classes lasting 45 mins each. Our soccer experts and child development professionals have designed an innovative curriculum for you to follow which introduces young soccer stars to the basic skills needed in soccer as well as developing their motor social and psychological skills.
What is the Challenger Soccer Academy
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