Buyer 1 - Riding Warehouse - San Luis Obispo, CA

Sports Warehouse, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

6d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Riding Warehouse is seeking a knowledgeable and strategic Buyer to develop and manage a best-in-class assortment of equestrian products that meet the needs of riders across all disciplines. This role analyzes sales trends, identifies new product opportunities, and partners closely with vendors to build compelling product assortments while maintaining strong inventory performance. You'll collaborate with marketing, merchandising, web content, and operations teams to support product launches, promotional initiatives, and seasonal campaigns. The Buyer is responsible for negotiating with vendors, managing product lifecycles, monitoring market trends and competitive activity, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience through a relevant and innovative product selection. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, a passion for the equestrian industry, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

Demonstrate familiarity with Riding products.
Display strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Practice confidentiality due to the nature of information role is privy to.
Be proficient in math and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
Demonstrate active listening skills.
Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Maintain focus, attention to detail effectively.
Work independently and remain motivated.
Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing actively within a team.
Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.?
Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Responsibilities

Execute price changes including MAP updates for Riding Warehouse
Execute promotional price changes; communicate with the Marketing Department to ensure initiatives are effectively advertised.
Using existing MAP policies to determine when to match competitor pricing.
Monitor competitor websites for pricing and product issues and determine whether to match or to report to vendor.
Negotiate for better terms and discounts where applicable.
Achieve and maintain inventory levels with average turn ratios between 4 and 8.
Forecast for and respond to seasonal demands.
Maintain appropriate average margin per category and vendor.
Create and submit future bookings and promotional purchase orders.
Collaborate with internal web editing team to plan product mix and forecast successful products that necessitate larger investment.
Maintain accurate cost of goods and apply terms/discounts as applicable.
Forecast buys and plan buys in accordance with trends, past sales, and the merchandising plan.
Match inventory distribution with sales distribution.
Maximize SKU performance through appropriate product mix.
Use point of sale system data to identify and capitalize on trends in product assortments.
Manage promotional periods through special vendor negotiations and clearances.
Analyze current product assortments to determine over/under stocked areas.
Evaluate products and POs for accuracy; alter inventory decisions as necessary to benefit business.
Maintain backorder dates and ship dates on products and POs.
Monitor the Riding website for errors and flaws; collaborate with web editing to improve functionality and customer experience.
Communicate with the Buying Department to identify and exploit opportunities in the market.
Communicate with web content staff sufficiently to ensure the information presented online is accurate and thorough.
Communicate with the Marketing Department to ensure that inventory levels are appropriate before marketing initiatives.
Communicate with Accounting to rectify any outstanding credit/mis-ship/pricing issues.