Lead Buyer/Capital Allocator

LuckyGunner.com • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

LuckyGunner.com, a leading online ammunition retailer and firearms content provider since 2009, is seeking a motivated individual to join their small, dynamic team in Knoxville. This role will support the Purchasing Manager in optimizing the fast-moving ammunition supply chain through effective purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess an ownership mentality, proactively seek new purchasing opportunities, manage existing supplier relationships, and optimize inventory for a wide selection of ammunition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar, or M.B.A.
• 3 or more years of post-collegiate professional experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Google Docs/Sheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience with Google Search and general web navigation.
• Willingness to relocate to Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Willingness to complete basic skills assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Ownership mentality.
• Enjoy being challenged and pushed.
• Like working hard.
• Enjoy identifying and solving problems independently.
• Detail-oriented.
• Love applying mental models from micro-economics and investing.
• Love technology.
• Passionately driven.
• Love spreadsheets (Excel and Google Docs).
• Honest.
• Personally made investments in the stock market (especially individual equities).

Responsibilities

• Purchasing inventory, evaluating the impact on inventory breadth, cannibalization, turnover, risk, profitability, and cash flow.
• Actively seeking purchasing opportunities from suppliers.
• Managing pricing for several thousand items to maximize value creation.
• Mapping out logistics and purchasing processes for scalability and clarity.
• Interacting with suppliers via phone, email, and in person to maximize value for customers and suppliers.
• Traveling to meet with suppliers to build relationships and enhance value.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan.
• Compensation is valued at 10 units, with 9 units typically allocated to compensation and 1 to benefits in other companies. This approach emphasizes individual decision-making for personal needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level