Assistant Buyer 2 - Riding Warehouse San Luis Obispo, CA

Description

Full Time Position (40 hours, Monday - Friday)

This position requires physically reporting to work in San Luis Obispo, CA

Salary range for this role is $22-$30 per hour. 

We anticipate the starting pay rate to be $22-$25 per hour

Sports Warehouse - About Us

We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of running, tennis, pickleball, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service.

We are looking for a reliable and personable individual with a passion for horses, to join our Riding Warehouse purchasing team. 

Full Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Life and short-term disability insurance

All Employees:

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies
• Access to on-site fitness facility
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee appreciation events

Purpose of Position:

• Assist in managing the inventory levels and purchase order follow-up for assigned product categories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Management  

• Ensure that product is accurately displayed on the website.   
• Create fill-in and booking purchase orders as necessary  
• Accurately create products in SalesMaker in a timely manner, as needed.  
• Maintain product pricing per vendor MAP policies as assigned. 
• Update and maintain min/max levels as assigned. 
• Maintain product lifecycle and monitor product success from initial selection to clearance. 

Purchase Order Follow Up  

• Follow-up with the vendor regarding late purchase orders.  
• Maintain quantities and backorder dates on purchase orders to ensure accurate information is reflected on our website(s).  

Vendor Communication  

• Follow-up with vendors regarding backorder dates, mis-shipped items, and un-received POs  
• Facilitate communication between accounting and vendors regarding pricing discrepancies.  
• Negotiate terms and discounts on assigned accounts when appropriate 
• Coordinate and lead both in-person and virtual vendor meetings 

Reporting and Analysis  

• Compile and share inventory turns, heavy inventory, and vendor share reports as assigned.  
• Formulate vendor-prep forms and decipher findings to the purchasing team and vendors 

Returns 

• Assist the returns department with vendor warranties/defective items/dissatisfied customer issues 
• Submit vendor RA’s when needed and provide necessary info to returns to ship out items 
• Monitor potential Thrifty Horse items and coordinate shipments as needed. Monitor & maintain Thrifty Horse revenue spreadsheet. 

Requirements

• Demonstrate familiarity with applicable products.
• Display strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Practice confidentiality due to the nature of information role is privy to.
• Be proficient in math and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain focus, attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing positively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Work Environment - This role functions within a professional and collaborative office setting, regularly utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, tablets and phones for day-to-day tasks. The use of racquet stringing machines and related tools/supplies may also be required to support the needs of the business.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to handle objects, type on a computer, use tablets and phones and computer software.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently required to sit in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, in addition to occasionally moving about inside the building.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 10 – 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 20 - 50 pounds.

Salary : $22 - $30