• Buyer - Seasonal Hunt & Pet

    Sportsman's Warehouse (UT)


    Buyer - Seasonal Hunt & Pet Corporate , UT

     

    Details ID: 23331

     

    Posted: 05/19/2025

     

    Expires: 06/18/2025

     

    Department: Other

     

    Shift Info Type: Full-time

     

    Shift(s): Monday - Friday

     

    Hours: N/A

     

    Wage Info Wage/Salary:80K+

     

    Wage/Hourly: N/A

    Description Purpose of Position:

    The Buyer is responsible for driving category performance and supporting merchandise strategy for the Seasonal Hunt and Pet categories. This role partners closely with Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute category plans, manage vendor relationships, and meet sales, margin, and inventory targets. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in retail buying.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Support and execute assortment strategy to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turn goals

    + Analyze category performance and apply insights to adjust product mix and buying strategy

    + Stay current on market trends, seasonal shifts, and customer demand in hunt and pet products

    + Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotions with vendors and manage vendor relationships

    + Collaborate cross-functionally on promotions, signage, and merchandising strategies

    + Contribute to seasonal planning, item setup, purchase orders, and inventory flow

    + Maintain accurate product and vendor data across internal systems

    + Serve as a category advocate across internal teams, ensuring alignment and timely execution

    Requirements Qualifications:

    + 2–4 years of corporate buying, merchandising, or inventory planning experience

    + Strong analytical skills and understanding of retail math

    + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

    + Excellent communication and organizational skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

    + Familiarity with retail ERP and reporting systems

    Preferred:

    + Experience with seasonal or outdoor categories (e.g., hunting gear)

    + Experience with pet products and understanding of pet consumer trends

    + Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other analytical tools is a plus

    Education/Experience:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred

    + 2–4 years of relevant professional experience

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    + None

    Work Environment/Physical Demands:

    + Moderately active office role with frequent sitting, occasional walking or standing

    + Regular use of computer and phone systems

    + Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally, typically for sample handling

    + Moderate noise level (office environment)

    Travel Requirements:

    + Occasional travel up to 25% for vendor meetings, trade shows, or store visits

     

    Sportsman’s Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     
     

    Sportsman's Warehouse is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.