Buyer – Mens Soft Goods

Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive Cyclist MotoSport and SteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing a premium assortment of outdoor products superior shopping experiences personalized Gearhead expertise lightning-fast fulfillment and inspirational community-centered content.

Were seeking a Buyer Mens Soft Goods (AI-Driven Workflows Focus) who not only brings strong merchandising experience but also embraces the power of AI technologies and automation to optimize workflows streamline processes and enhance data-driven buying strategies. This role will play a critical part in shaping the womens assortment while helping evolve the way we work.

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities youll have a big role within a fast-paced team. This position will report into the DMM Mens and Accessories

What You Get to Do Every Day:

Assortment Building: Curate and source merchandise for the Backcountry customer guided by market trends historical data and AI-generated insights on performance forecasting demand shifts and customer preferences.
Vendor Relationships & Negotiations: Build strong vendor partnerships negotiate favorable terms and leverage AI tools to analyze vendor performance optimize terms and predict negotiation outcomes.
AI-Driven PO & Workflow Management: Develop and manage purchase orders using automated templates and data pipelines. Implement AI-powered automations to streamline SKU creation size/color breakouts PO tracking and reorder triggers.
Promotions & Merchandising: Collaborate with Marketing to align promotional strategy with product availability. Use AI tools to analyze sell-through trends suggest price elasticity strategies and automate promotional calendar planning and SKU boosting.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory performance using dashboards enhanced with predictive analytics and AI-driven sell-through optimization. Manage lifecycle strategies through automated restock alerts markdown suggestions and exit planning.
Team Leadership & Innovation: Provide coaching and leadership to Associate and Assistant Buyers. Champion the use of AI and workflow automation platforms (e.g. ChatGPT Zapier Looker etc.) across buying processes to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.

What You Bring to the Role:

35 years of buying experience; e-commerce and/or outdoor industry preferred.
A forward-thinking mindset with experience using or willingness to adopt AI platforms and tools to optimize work.
Proactive and decisive; thrives in a fast-paced tech-savvy environment.
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret AI-generated data and translate it into actionable buying decisions.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills; comfortable working across automated systems and multi-channel inputs.
Collaborative and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Deep understanding of retail math assortment planning and merchandising fundamentals.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs); bonus if familiar with AI-enhanced reporting tools.
Willingness to travel to trade shows vendor meetings and field visits as needed.

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits:Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies

What our interview process looks like:

Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.
Step 2: Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4: Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.

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At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive Cyclist MotoSport and SteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing a premium as...

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities youll have a big role within a fast-paced team. This position will report into the DMM Mens and Accessories

What You Get to Do Every Day:

Assortment Building: Curate and source merchandise for the Backcountry customer guided by market trends historical data and AI-generated insights on performance forecasting demand shifts and customer preferences.
Vendor Relationships & Negotiations: Build strong vendor partnerships negotiate favorable terms and leverage AI tools to analyze vendor performance optimize terms and predict negotiation outcomes.
AI-Driven PO & Workflow Management: Develop and manage purchase orders using automated templates and data pipelines. Implement AI-powered automations to streamline SKU creation size/color breakouts PO tracking and reorder triggers.
Promotions & Merchandising: Collaborate with Marketing to align promotional strategy with product availability. Use AI tools to analyze sell-through trends suggest price elasticity strategies and automate promotional calendar planning and SKU boosting.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory performance using dashboards enhanced with predictive analytics and AI-driven sell-through optimization. Manage lifecycle strategies through automated restock alerts markdown suggestions and exit planning.
Team Leadership & Innovation: Provide coaching and leadership to Associate and Assistant Buyers. Champion the use of AI and workflow automation platforms (e.g. ChatGPT Zapier Looker etc.) across buying processes to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.

What You Bring to the Role:

35 years of buying experience; e-commerce and/or outdoor industry preferred.
A forward-thinking mindset with experience using or willingness to adopt AI platforms and tools to optimize work.
Proactive and decisive; thrives in a fast-paced tech-savvy environment.
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret AI-generated data and translate it into actionable buying decisions.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills; comfortable working across automated systems and multi-channel inputs.
Collaborative and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Deep understanding of retail math assortment planning and merchandising fundamentals.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs); bonus if familiar with AI-enhanced reporting tools.
Willingness to travel to trade shows vendor meetings and field visits as needed.

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits:Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies

What our interview process looks like:

Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.
Step 2: Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4: Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.