Accessories Buying Specialist

Fleet Feet • Carrboro, NC

37d

About The Position

The Accessories Buying Specialist role seeks a professional with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, or inventory management roles.
• Experience with sales reporting and analysis, using tools like Excel, ERP systems (Netsuite is preferred, not required) or inventory management software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detailed - oriented, ensuring accurate record - keeping and management of purchase orders and inventory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and balance competing priorities.
• Familiarity with UPC uploads, SKU management and vendor set up process.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with distribution centers, vendors and retail operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management:
• Execute the complete purchase order upload process for both preseason and in-season orders, including those for the distribution center, retail stores and special events or expos.
• Provide ad hoc support for purchase orders, coordinating closely with the distribution center and retail store teams.
• Collaborate with the data management team to address system needs such as product creation, uploads to fleetfeet.com and other technical requirements.
• Maintain meticulous records of open orders for accessories, assisting the Senior Buyer with managing the launch calendar, ship date reminders and other key deadlines.
• Facilitate the creation of purchase orders and UPC uploads for events and expos.
• Support the handling of in-season at once orders, as directed by the Senior Buyer.
• Inventory Management:
• Communicate new seasonal SKUs, process PO uploads and manage new vendor setups in coordination with relevant teams.
• Assist the Senior Buyer with executing and managing store transfers, vendor stock swaps and return to vendor programs.
• Work with accounts payable to coordinate return to vendor programs, ensuring accurate reconciliation of RAs and credit memos.
• Maintain markdown calendar and seasonal MAP updates as needed, communicating action items to the retail store team as needed.
• Support the allocation of inventory to stores for accessories from the distribution center.
• Sales and Performance Analysis:
• Generate and analyze regular reports on sales trends, inventory levels, DC order fulfillment and vendor performance to provide insights to the Senior Buyer, and other key members of the team.
• Assist in creating comprehensive recaps for key events and expos related to accessories.
• Administrative Duties:
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of purchases, returns and vendor communications.
• Assist in budget management and track expenses related to buying activities to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, and more
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting (available to part- and full-time employees age 21+ at company-owned stores)
• Training and advancement opportunities across the Fleet Feet brand
• Professional development programs, including mentorship, employee resource groups, and monthly learning sessions
• Community involvement and service initiatives supporting local engagement
• Discounts on training programs and products
• Supportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every day
• Benefits Summary: For full-time employees (30+ hours/week), check out our Fleet Feet benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed