Merchant Assistant

Academy Sports • TX

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About The Position

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of merchant support and/or retail experience preferred
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, ability to develop multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Provide superior customer service, demonstrating sound logic and judgment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external, including investors, directors and executive officers

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in business administration or similar field of study preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple Buyers and Assistant Buyers
• Enter, revise, proof, email and track import and domestic purchase orders
• Work within department, vendor, seasonal and import deadlines
• UPC retrieval, entry and maintenance
• Enter, edit and complete import, domestic and private label items
• Create and revise Item and Location lists
• Enter and process item cost changes
• Maintain knowledge of Retail Merchandising System (RMS) systems regarding items and purchase orders
• Enter and process buyer’s expense reports weekly and monthly
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; Associates may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Full time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees