Buyer

Description

Range USA is the leading indoor gun range and retail operator in the nation.  We are motivated to provide the easiest and best customer service in the USA. We believe every member of our team contributes to our success and every single customer should have a great experience at our stores and online.  Join us as we continue to grow throughout the nation.  At Range USA, you have an opportunity to make a big difference in our mission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Title: Buyer, Firearms

Reports To: Director of Buying

Classification: Exempt

Location: Support Center – Blue Ash, OH

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Buyer for Firearms is responsible for buying, assortment selection, inventory productivity, margin enhancement, promotional cadences, vendor management, and overall ownership of respective Firearm Merchandise Category to support Range USA’s rapid growth initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Build, Develop, and Execute Buying strategies to grow topline sales, expand margin, and improve inventory productivity.
• Drive the buying process of firearms by identifying optimal SKU count, buying quantities and contribution goals of each category to total business.
• Expand Vendor partnerships, with a focus on merchandise forecasting/planning, promotions, and marketing opportunities.
• Manage all Category KPI’s within the Open-to-Buy, as well as influence future planning and financial forecasting surrounding sales, margin, and inventory.
• Develop strategic assortment adjustments to maximize the seasonality impact.
• Analyze sales trends to ensure in-stock of key items.
• Management of Store level inventory based on presentation levels with recommendations for increases or decreases based on overall sales, GMROI, and sell thru.
• Management of slow-moving items, with recommendations of permanent price action or promotions.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Possess the following core values:

Curious

Passionate

Do It Right

Service

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain, or Retail Merchandising.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in a corporate retail setting or an equivalent internship
• Analytically driven decision maker
• Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete tasks and problem-solve.
• Uses rigorous logic and thoughtful thinking to effectively identify, address, and resolve challenges.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Communication Proficiency – Verbal & Written
• Technical Capacity – Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking/Prioritization
• Ability to complete projects under time constraints
• Ethical Conduct & Confidentiality

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance

Free Elite Membership (Unlimited Shooting)

Industry Leading Online and Store Discounts

Free Classes

Ability to Utilize Manufacturer Programs

No firearm experience needed: We Offer Paid Training

NOTE: This job description may be changed or updated as necessary and is not inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities that may be expected to be performed.

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