Buyer – Soft Goods (Men's)
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Job Location:
Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours 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.
We are seeking a Buyer Mens Soft Goods who brings strong merchandising fundamentals curiosity about the customer and a desire to continuously improve how buying work gets done. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in the craft of buying and open to learning new tools and approachesincluding emerging technologieswhen they add value to the 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:
Assortment Building
- Build and manage a compelling mens soft goods assortment aligned to brand strategy customer needs and market trends
- Use historical performance market insights and customer data to inform buy decisions and forecasts
Vendor Relationships & Negotiations
- Negotiate cost margin dating exclusives and support with a long-term relationship-driven mindset
- Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Purchase Order & Workflow Management
- Create and manage purchase orders size and color breakouts and delivery timelines
- Partner cross-functionally to improve processes accuracy and speed as the business scales
Promotions & Merchandising
- Collaborate with Marketing and Planning to align promotions with inventory availability and seasonal strategy
- Support pricing markdowns and promotional planning based on sell-through and inventory health
Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory performance and lifecycle from initial buy through exit
- Manage replenishment markdowns and end-of-life strategies to drive healthy turns and margin
Team Collaboration & Growth
- Partner closely with Associate and Assistant Buyers Planning Marketing and Operations
- Contribute ideas for improving tools workflows and ways of workingwhether through process improvements better reporting or new technology over time
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 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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