Associate Buyer - Ammo and Accessories

Range USA•Blue Ash, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Buyer works under the direction of the Buyer with defined guidelines. The role supports Range USA’s growth and product lines by helping identify assortment selections and new vendors, find margin-enhancement opportunities, plan promotional cadences, and provide vendor reporting. The position is full-time, exempt, salaried, and on-site at the Support Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. The role supports buying strategy execution through sales and inventory analysis, assortment planning, vendor coordination, and recommendations to the Buyer. It also contributes to Range USA Exclusive product development and merchandising opportunities. The successful candidate demonstrates Range USA’s values: curiosity, passion for the brand and customers, doing work accurately and credibly, and service to others.

Requirements

Firearms experience and industry knowledge are required.
At least 1 year of work experience in a merchandising role or working directly with products and customers in a store.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented, with the ability to follow through, make informed decisions, and complete tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Verbal and written communication proficiency.
Technical capacity with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete projects under time constraints.
Ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain, or Retail Merchandising.

Responsibilities

Support the Buyer in executing buying strategies and analyze sales trends, margin opportunities, and inventory productivity.
Generate regular sales reports and present findings to the Buyer.
Help develop Range USA Exclusive products by researching market trends, gathering vendor samples, and coordinating approvals.
Help identify and test new SKU opportunities based on market trends and sales data.
Monitor vendor inventory levels and communicate availability issues to the Buyer.
Support the identification and execution of merchandising bundle opportunities by analyzing sales data and coordinating with vendors.
Support vendor relationship management by tracking performance metrics, coordinating meetings, and maintaining vendor communication.
Support assortment planning by analyzing seasonal trends and providing recommendations to the Buyer.
Review store-level inventory against presentation levels and recommend increases or decreases based on overall demand.
Report on slow-moving items and recommend price actions or promotions.