Assistant Buyer – Hunting

Academy • Katy, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the buying process by managing advertising selections, analyzing sales trends, and helping choose the right products for both print and digital features. This role offers hands-on ownership of key merchandising tasks, including inventory monitoring, sample coordination, and financial projections. The position involves daily analysis, collaboration, and product-focused decision-making. The Assistant Buyer will lead the creation and maintenance of item setup and item ranging, ensuring products flow correctly into the business. This role also involves partnering with vendors to track accuracy, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships that drive results, influencing online assortments, in-store product placement, and long-term category strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.
• 0–3 years of experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-changing environment while staying organized.
• Skill in analyzing data, drawing insights, and presenting recommendations to drive results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build strategic relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying process by managing advertising selections.
• Analyze sales trends.
• Help choose the right products for both print and digital features.
• Manage key merchandising tasks, including inventory monitoring, sample coordination, and financial projections.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of item setup and item ranging.
• Partner with vendors to track accuracy, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships.
• Influence online assortments, in-store product placement, and long-term category strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level