Assistant Buyer- Seasonal Apparel Headquarters - Katy, TX/en-US/Careers/job/Headquarters---Katy-TX/Assistant-Buyer--Seasonal-Apparel_R85317/apply Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. Job Description: At least 2 years of previous work related experience preferred Associates degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent years of related work experience required Bachelors degree in relevant field of study preferred * Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels * Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized * Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team once given direction * Maintain the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities * Actively participate as a member of a team to propel the team toward the completion of goals * Able to identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships between ones area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals * Good ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions * Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including but not limited to; Word and Excel * Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties Regular attendance required Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary Up to 1% travel, overnight stays as needed * Assist Category Manager in all aspects of the Line Review process * Collaborate with the Category Management Team (Buyer, Planner, Replenishment Analyst, Forecast Analyst, ECom merchandiser, and Space Planner) to drive sales, manage inventory, and achieve the financial goals of the department * Contribute to Assortment Planning, Financial Planning and Advertising including, but not limited to, picking items, pricing items, working with allocation team to ensure in-stock, and working with ad team on layouts or features * Prepare monthly advertising recaps for Category Manager * Complete ad proofing and RPM updates as required * Recap and analyze product, category, and store performance on a weekly, monthly, and as needed basis * Shops and recaps competition regularly * Assists with vendor allowance negotiation * Responsible for monthly Impact Area Planning amp; Execution; tracking in-stocks, and performance of Impact Area prior to and within the month * Partner with Allocation team to execute new store process, Sourcing team on private label development, Space Planning team on POGs, Supplier representatives, DC/Logistics groups on supply chain concerns, and Allocation team on transfers, consolidations, and promotional calendars * Perform size scaling and initiate item definition as needed * Determine initial (What-If) order quantities; responsible for the placement of all bulk orders * Prepare re-orders, fill-ins, and closeout orders as needed * Serve as primary point of contact for store communications * Initiate store task related directives in partnership with Store Operations, including but not limited to; mass returns, special requests, Weekly Tips, and Monthly Overviews * Collect samples for planograms, marketing, eCommerce, and shelf talker images * Initiates all signage requests * Assists with purchase order monitoring and adjustments as needed; weekly review of on order report and follow up with suppliers * Communicates analysis results and recommendations to the Category Management Team Monitor new store performance for adjustments post-opening as needed * Coordinate monthly business reviews with all key suppliers * Schedule vendor meetings and prepare vendor meeting agendas, as needed * Review website to ensure assortment of products is present and accurate; communicate any issues to the eCommerce Merchandiser * Tour Academy stores and conducts market visits as requested * Work with MA team on lists, item, and order maintenance * Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedure, and safety rules Duties may change; associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned Full time Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 14 Days AgoFull timeR85317 Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nations largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. Its no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 70 years. With over 22,000+ team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.