Buyer II

Rally House•Miami, KS

35d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Buyer II position is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned merchandise categories, including product selection, forecasting, trend analysis, assortment planning, and vendor management. This role supports the development of product lines, analyzes sales performance, and helps drive merchandise strategies that maximize sales and margin. The Buyer II also collaborates with and supports Buyer I and Assistant Buyer team members while working to deliver compelling product assortments across Rally House stores nationwide.

Requirements

Creative and artistic capability with a keen eye for detail
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong negotiation skills
Superior communication skills both written and verbal, that communicate clear, effective messages
3+ years of previous buying and merchandising experience

Nice To Haves

1+ year of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience with merchandise planning and inventory allocation preferred
Relevant retail or industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Allocate merchandise to stores based on inventory analysis
Manage a high volume of purchase orders, including purchase order creation, inventory logistics, receiving, and allocation
Develop promotions and marketing concepts to drive merchandise sales
Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
Work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Identify trends for new products, graphics, and Rally House exclusives
Perform forecasting, reporting, and sales analysis
Build strong vendor partnerships and assist with negotiating pricing and credit terms
Negotiate costs to maximize gross margin while maintaining competitive retail prices
Review recommendations for the development of product lines and assortments to achieve budgeted sales
Support Buyer I and Assistant Buyer team members as assigned
Lead product development to design and curate a unique assortment for assigned categories
Review and recommend markdowns on products
Implement complex inventory solutions