MERCHANT - AMMUNITION

About the position

The Purchasing Agent at Sportsman's Warehouse is responsible for managing merchandise procurement and product mix evaluation activities. This role involves negotiating with vendors, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring high customer service levels while adhering to company policies and procedures. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with various departments to maintain accurate data and coordinate product promotions and launches.

Responsibilities

• Determine and manage product mix, additions, phase outs, and liquidation of items to achieve sales, inventory turn, and margin goals.
• Work closely with Item Master Administrator to ensure accuracy of all data pertaining to assigned items.
• Maintain a close working relationship with Demand Planners to ensure forecast accuracy and systems maintenance.
• Coordinate promotions, launches, and critical products per store.
• Negotiate and administer purchasing contracts, vendor return programs, and advertising co-op programs.
• Maintain records of product quotations and pricing.
• Verify and execute purchase requisitions and release orders for product acquisition.
• Prepare and verify receipt of purchase orders for payment processing.
• Identify and resolve potential purchasing problems; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery.
• Correspond with suppliers and maintain contact with vendors regarding quotations and current status of purchase orders.
• Ensure all products are shipped and delivered to meet purchase order due dates.
• Avoid stock outs, manage risk of excess inventory, and communicate with store personnel on pre-season needs and post-season clean up.
• Maintain an understanding of national markets and product trends impacting performance and future sales.

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the purchasing department's policies and procedures; ability to create and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in retail management, purchasing, or similar discipline required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance