Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Tucson, AZ

Description

The Golf Merchandise Buyer will manage all merchandising activities for two Pro Shops. This position will develop strategies for brands and assortment for apparel, footwear, and accessories, designed to increase sales and Member/Guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will purchase merchandise, control inventories, and maintain vendor relationships.

Essential Functions:

Manage all merchandising activities in both Golf Pro Shops.

Provides superior, first-class customer service to Members & Guests.

Purchase appropriate merchandise for both Golf Pro Shops and oversee merchandise displays and overall presentation of merchandise.

Monitor’s business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.

Answering telephone, receives payments, resolves discrepancies as it applies to duplicate charges and over or under payment.

Be fiscally responsible for merchandising budget.

Establishes merchandising plans, implements action steps, and adjusts plan based on progress towards goals.

Maintains effective stock levels and ensures stock presentations are appropriate for all seasons.

Places and helps members with any special orders or merchandise upon request.

Ensures follow-up on past due orders and that canceled orders are communicated timely.

Works with Director of Golf on "open to buy" or other buying strategies.

Monitors the receipt of merchandise, pricing of merchandise, and tracks inventory levels.

Presents merchandise in attractive displays and rotate keeping a fresh look to golf shop.

Creates weekly displays showcasing new and unique products.

Produce financial reports relating to both Golf Pro Shops.

Works closely with the accounting office on accounts receivable and accounts payable issues. Ensures available discounts are utilized.

Works closely with tournaments and groups that involve prizes and tee gifts.

Performs monthly inventory counts to ensure proper inventory control.

Ensures stockrooms are kept organized so that items are easy to locate.

Ensures replacement and return policies are adhered to.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform the duties of the job.
• Highly motivated to achieve goals, excellent organizational skills with strong computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Able to apply basic math skills and able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • • Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two-year college degree or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as an apparel merchandise buyer preferred.
• Retail experience, business knowledge.
• Cash register experience.
• Sales experience.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with Jonas preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods standing or walking.
• Must be able to work Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold, indoors/outdoors).

** Aside from our traditional benefits, these are some of our perks complementary meals (daily), free golf, and 20% off Spa Services.