Junior Buyer, Apparel

Worldwide Golf•Santa Ana, CA

6d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Buyer, you aren't just supporting, you are an integral part of the apparel engine. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll gain 360-degree exposure to the retail lifecycle, from trend forecasting and vendor relations to multi-channel execution. This role is full-time, Monday-Friday, and is a fully onsite role at the Worldwide Golf HQ in Santa Ana, CA. What We Offer: This is a key hire on the apparel team that will have growth opportunities into a Buyer role. This position offers excellent job stability, work-life balance, and room for growth. With over 90 stores in 25+ states and a growing family of e-commerce sites, we are one of the largest golf retailers in the nation. We have been in business for over 50 years and we are growing! There is no better time to work in the golf industry! (Perks include a strong employee discount on merchandise) Medical/dental/vision benefits package, 401(k) matching, HSA matching, and paid time off with increasing tiers.

Requirements

Detail Obsessed: You live for the specifics and pride yourself on organized, error-free project management.
Retail Savvy: You have a pulse on the apparel industry (3+ years’ experience preferred, but less experience may also be considered.)
Tech Fluent: You’re a pro in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, comfortable using data to tell a story.
Communicator: You can handle store requests with a "solutions-first" mindset and collaborate across diverse teams.
The ability to work a full-time, Mon-Fri schedule onsite at Worldwide Golf HQ in Santa Ana, is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Shape the Strategy: Partner with Core Buyers to develop and execute seasonal product strategies that define the "look" of modern golf.
Trend Hunting: Act as our "eyes on the ground," researching competitors and social media to identify emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and "it" items.
Inventory Precision: Master the art of stock management, ensuring our 90+ stores have the right product at the right time.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key bridge between Purchasing, Marketing, and E-commerce to bring promotional campaigns to life.
Hands-on Merchandising: Step out of the office and into the field, participating in store visits to ensure visual excellence and real-world product performance.
Financial Growth: Analyze selling trends to help curate assortments that don't just look good—they hit our financial targets.
Precision Data Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of product data, ensuring every SKU is accurately set up and maintained across our systems for seamless omnichannel selling.
Purchase Order Leadership: Drive the PO process from entry to execution, collaborating with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and resolving any discrepancies with speed and accuracy.
Data-Driven Insights: Regularly review and interpret sales and inventory reports to identify "best-sellers" and "slow-moves," providing the team with actionable intelligence.
Proactive Inventory Optimization: Take the lead on suggesting reallocations between stores and recommending strategic markdowns to maximize sell-through and maintain healthy margins.