Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in Wichita, KS

ASSISTANT BUYER GOLF

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Golf Warehouse is a leading e-retailer of golf equipment including clubs, apparel, shoes, balls, and bags. At The Golf Warehouse, we focus on carrying brands that fit everyone’s budget and strive to create an atmosphere that is fun and inclusive. Our customers are our employees, our neighbors, and possibly you! Starting as a small family-operated business in 1998 and have since grown to over 250 team members we just keep growing. We bring our love of Golf and other sports with us to work and hope you will too! We are on a mission to provide excellent customer service to each customer! Join us as we continue carving a path of delivering excellent products to our consumers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

 The Assistant Buyer Golf supports the buyer with day-to-day management of a category to help maximize sales and exceed gross margin targets while maintaining inventory levels. The assistant buyer’s responsibilities include maintaining positive relationships with vendors and other departments within the company, placing and tracking purchase orders, and assisting the buyer in all facets of the business. To be successful, you should be organized, able to multitask, and analytical. This position is the training ground for potential future buyers. This role is currently a partial work from home position with some on-site work required. This position reports directly to the Buyer Golf.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Produce, enter and track purchase orders.
• Follow up with warehouse on receipt of freight and other outstanding issues to ensure proper workflow.
• Follow up with vendors on open orders, out of stock inventory and invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with all departments to enhance customer experience.
• Manipulate reports in MS Excel to assist Buyer in purchasing decisions.
• Proof the website and other marketing materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Own specific categories as needed, including selection of new product, reorders, promotional activity and markdowns.
• Manage the electronic data ordering process with vendors in Vendor Net and assist accounting in resolution of invoices.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, multi-tasking, follow-up and negotiation skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Previous assistant buying experience is strongly preferred.
• Consumer-direct experience is a plus.
• Golf equipment knowledge is a plus.