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Sportsman's Warehouse

Merchant - Ammunition

Sportsman's Warehouse, Washington, Utah, United States, 84780


Merchant - Ammunition Corporate , UT

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Details ID: 21381

Posted: 10/30/2024

Expires: 12/13/2024

Department: Purchasing

Shift Info Type: Full-time

Shift(s): Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wage Info Wage/Salary:80K+

Wage/Hourly: Other

Description

Mission Statement: At Sportsman's Warehouse, we provide outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories.

Since 1986, when we opened our very first store in Midvale, UT, Sportsman's Warehouse has been on a remarkable journey. Today, we're proud to have grown to over 140+ locations across the United States and we're still expanding.

But our journey doesn't stop there. We're also committed to helping you craft your career path. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we believe in creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to begin their employment with us. We don't just offer jobs; we offer fulfilling careers with room to grow.

Benefits and Perks:

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Industry Leading Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Supplemental Insurance - STD, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnification & Volunteer Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Gym Facility

Employee Appreciation Activities

Join us, where every day is an adventure!

Purpose of Position:

The Purchasing Agent will manage all merchandise procurement and product mix evaluation activities including, but not limited to; negotiating with vendors to obtain reasonable pricing, quantities, delivery dates, review of sales data, and establishing improved procurement programs according to company policies and procedures. They will assist in optimization of inventory levels while minimizing product stock outs and maintaining high customer service levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Determine and manage product mix, additions, phase outs, and liquidation of items to ensure achievement of sales, inventory turn, and margin goals

Work closely with Item Master Administrator to ensure accuracy of all data pertaining to assigned items

Maintain close working relationship with the Demand Planners to ensure forecast accuracy, and systems maintenance in an environment of constantly changing products. Coordinate promotions, launches, and critical products per store

Negotiate and administer of 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 created by the Advance Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) for the acquisition of products

Prepare and verify receipt of purchase orders in preparation for payment processing

Identify and resolves potential purchasing problems; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery

Correspond with suppliers and maintains contact with vendors regarding quotations and current status of purchase orders. Ensures all products are shipped and delivered to meet the purchase order due date

Avoid stock outs, manage risk of excess inventory and expediting costs, and communicate with store level personnel on pre-season needs and post season clean up

Maintain an understanding of national markets and product trends impacting current performance and potential future sales

All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must have knowledge of the purchasing department’s policies and procedures; along with the ability to create and maintain accurate and detailed records

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication.

Strong analytical and math skills

Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Education/Experience:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered moderately active and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and stoop/kneel to grab items from the floor.

The employee may be required to exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity at 20 inches or less due to computer work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience a moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)

Travel Requirements:

This position requires some travel.

Sportsman’s Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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E.O.E.

Sportsman's Warehouse is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.