Buyer (PBR)

ASM Global

130d

About The Position

The Buyer (Professional Bull Riders) will work closely with the Director of Merchandising on all omnichannel product buys for assigned businesses. This individual helps manage the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise on the respective sales channels. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this individual will be an integral part of the Pro Sports team at Legends Global Merchandise, working to manage merchandise operations to reduce costs, increase revenues, strengthen client relations, and enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College and three to five years related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills are a must. Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and comfortable use of Internet is necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow work processes.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• The ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and understand how important managing and increasing margins are to the bottom line.
• This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work both independently and well across cross-departmental teams.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Professional sports merchandise experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the year for buy meetings and events.
• Must understand and have experience in vertical buying and procurement.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally, with vendors, and clients.
• Must be creative, problem solving, and a critical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director, Merchandise on OTB planning including vendor selection, category planning, gender breakdown, etc.
• Work closely with the Director throughout the full buy process including reviewing lines, assorting and creating purchase orders.
• Collaborate and communicate with the buying team to ensure the group is appropriately managing the timelines and meeting key deadlines.
• Work with the buying team to ensure product is tracking on-time, packing slips and invoicing is accurate and handling any issues as they arise.
• Support the Director with assortment replenishment through strategic discussion, vendor communication and purchase order creation.
• Analyze reporting to make strategic and data driven buy and replenishment decisions.
• Collaborate with vendors on custom artwork and logo decoration which adheres to licensing guidelines.
• Effectively negotiate with vendors regarding cost of goods, terms, freight, etc., and to do all necessary paper or computer work to complete the job.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.
• Work well with cross-departmental teams to support the business – On-site Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce, the Distribution Center, Finance, and more.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree