Job: Assistant Buyer - Men's & Women's Apparel

Sport Chalet has been a leader in the specialty sporting goods arena for 50 years. With stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, Sport Chalet is renowned for providing a level of service that is unparalleled in the retail sporting goods industry. In an effort to support our corporate buying division, we are seeking an experienced ASSISTANT BUYER to become the newest member of our Buying Team. Our dynamic team strives to enhance the customers shopping experience, and is driven not to be the biggest, but the BEST.

An assistant buyer is primarily responsible for assortment planning, product development, selection and promotion, vendor negotiation, gross margin and inventory control, develop store merchandising directives. This position is heavily administrative.

Responsibilities:

Review/develop product lines and assortments to achieve budgeted sales and gross margin

Maintain accountability for all non-E3 merchandise under buying supervision

Work with and direct team to improve performance and achieve professional and business
goals

Seek and develop new categories, trends, and exclusives.

Recommend items and vendors for advertising to drive additional sales.

Negotiate with vendors purchase terms: Cost, payment terms, co-op money,
returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, Opportunity buys, etc.

Procure and supervise the expenditure of all vendor co-op advertising funds

Maintain support documentation

Control markdown timeliness and total dollars

Work with merchandising teams to create exciting in-store displays and merchandising
directives leading to increased sales and profit opportunities including, but not limited to
vendor POP, end caps, and overhead displays

Monitor and follow-up on required in-store vendor clinics

Request signs for promotions and sales

Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies

Visit the warehouse and stores as needed

Manage and execute strategic projects as assigned

Must have a minimum of 2 - 3 years buying experience in retail industry, preferably buying for a high volume retailer.

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Passionate about retail merchandising and live an active lifestyle

Ability to negotiate firmly while building strong vendor relationships

Strong understanding of the financials related to buying; highly analytical; entrepreneurial thinker

Must have strong computer skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills

Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

Able to work independently with little supervision

Strong communication skills, both verbal & written

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize

Strong attention to detail

Technical knowledge of related products a plus

Experience at retail level preferred

Sport Chalet is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with
growth potential and generous discounts.