Assistant Merchant
Company | Academy Sports + Outdoors |
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Location | Katy, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Associate’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 1+ years merchant support experience preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or similar field of study 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
- 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
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Regular attendance required
- Flexibility to work weekends as required
Responsibilities
- Works 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, maintenance and complete import, domestic and private label items
- Create and revise Item and Location lists
- Enter and process item cost changes
- Maintain knowledge of RMS systems in regard to 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 duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years merchant support experience preferred
- Retail experience preferred
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or similar field of study preferred