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Assistant Merchant

Assistant Merchant

CompanyAcademy Sports + Outdoors
LocationKaty, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelEntry 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