Buyer - Outdoor Footwear

Dick's Sporting Goods • Coraopolis, PA

399d

About The Position

The Buyer for Outdoor Footwear at DICK'S Sporting Goods is responsible for managing a product category, which includes creating product assortments, developing strategies, and ensuring a cohesive omni-channel experience across all business channels. This role involves building and maintaining vendor relationships to align product offerings with strategic initiatives and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in buying or merchandising, preferably in footwear or outdoor products.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and customer needs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for vendor management.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans for product categories.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in omni-channel retailing.
• Knowledge of current trends in outdoor footwear.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage product assortments for the Outdoor Footwear category.
• Develop and implement strategies for product selection and advertising.
• Ensure an omni-channel experience across all DSG business channels.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support product assortment.
• Align product offerings with strategic initiatives and financial goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed