Demand Forecasting/Planning, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Order Delivery, Product Pricing, Product/Service Launch, Promotional Products, Purchasing/Procurement, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Systems Maintenance
Purpose of Position
The Associate Buyer supports the merchandising team by assisting in product selection, basic purchasing activities, and vendor coordination. This role works closely with the Buyer & DMM to assist with all buying operations.
The Associate Buyer is an entry-level position designed to build foundational buying and merchandising skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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- Assist the Buyer & DMM with assortment selection and review the performance of existing products
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- Support inventory management tasks, including monitoring stock levels and flagging potential stockouts
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- Communicate with vendors to confirm orders, delivery dates, pricing accuracy, and product availability
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- Help prepare for promotions, product launches, and vendor meetings
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- Coordinate with Demand Planners to ensure accurate system updates and forecasting inputs
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- Maintain product and vendor data in internal systems (Visual line-plans, sku setups, cost updates, etc.)
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- Assist with ad hoc reporting
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- Assist with promotional strategies and display plans
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Sportsman's Warehouse, Inc.