Description

GlobalGolf is hiring for a full-time Footwear, Apparel, & Accessories Buyer! This position is based at the GlobalGolf Corporate Office in Raleigh, NC. (7249 ACC Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617) and is a fully onsite role.

What We Offer:

• GlobalGolf is part of the Worldwide Golf family. Worldwide Golf has over 95 golf retail stores in 25 states and a growing family of e-commerce golf brands.
• We are one of the largest golf companies in the U.S., giving you more opportunities for growth and mobility. We’ve been in business over 50 years and we are growing! 
• We offer paid vacation, 401(k) matching, and health benefits with company contribution to the HSA for full-time employees.
• There is no better time to work in the golf industry! All employees receive a strong employee discount and golf-specific training and learning opportunities.
• This role offers great work life balance (this is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm schedule)

Job Description:

The Footwear, Apparel, & Accessories Buyer is responsible for purchasing, merchandising and managing life cycles of footwear, apparel, and accessories from brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma. Responsibilities include:

• Review product lines from our vendors each season and make the decision on the products we will carry on our e-commerce sites.
• Create purchase orders for future items as well as replenishment needs.
• Engage with the Marketing Team on a weekly basis to propose items for promotions across multiple marketing channels.
• Analyze the GlobalGolf site regularly to confirm all products are priced appropriately and merchandised utilizing the Unbxd program.
• Build outstanding relationships with our footwear and apparel vendors to ensure we are their first choice for any limited edition products or opportunity buys that become available
• Analyze sales and inventory reports on a regular basis to confirm sell-thru data and suggest markdowns and replenishment orders.
• Work within the OTB budget plan to maintain proper inventory levels across all categories.
• Assist with missing image report and source SKU items that require additional images.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Accounting Teams on invoice reconciliation process.

Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, inventory, internet and order processing systems.
• Some overnight travel will be very occasionally required for pre-line meetings with vendors and product shows.

Qualifications Desired:

• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in Footwear/Apparel is required, with golf experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and quickly develop a trust-based relationship is required.

Who We Are:

GlobalGolf started operations in 2001 and is one of the leading golf e-commerce retailers in the US. The Company’s websites are GlobalGolf.com, GlobalGolf.CA, and Fairwaystyles.com. We also have a retail location at our headquarters in Raleigh, NC, where players can go for all of their golf instruction, club fitting or practice needs.

GlobalGolf is part of the Worldwide Golf family, which includes well-renowned golf retail and e-commerce brands, including:

Roger Dunn Golf Shops | Edwin Watts Golf | The Golf Mart | Golfers' Warehouse | Van's Golf Shops | Uinta Golf | Las Vegas Golf Superstore | Golfdom | Mike's Golf Outlet | Golf and Ski Warehouse | Cool Clubs | Worldwidegolf.com | Globalgolf.com | Fairwaystyles.com | Getclubs.com

For a full list of our job opportunities, please check out our careers page: https://careers.worldwidegolfshops.com/

*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to type, file or lift office supplies up to 20 lbs.

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