Buying Coordinator

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At Fleet Feet Chicago, we believe that running changes everything. For over 30 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

The Buying Coordinator provides operational support to achieve Fleet Feet Chicago’s merchandise strategy. This position is responsible for in-season accessory management and ordering. This includes purchase order entry, order maintenance, managing models and monitoring sell-through. Other responsibilities include assisting with expos, open-to-buy entry and e-commerce product management.

What You'll Do:

Meet sales targets and store budgets to reach category goals
Curate a successful product selection based upon anticipated customer needs and interests
Responsible for accurate purchase order entry across categories
Manage seasonal assortment, inventory levels and sell-through within accessory categories
Audit e-commerce assortment by coordinating product info, pricing, and availability across teams
Work with Visual Merchandiser on product presentation
Coordinate relative product training for retail store employees
Assist with store inventories in conjunction with the operations team
Monitor back-end operations – inventory levels, receiving, shipping, transfers, return to vendors, fulfillment/e-commerce/etc. orders and other operational tasks
Audit outstanding vendor receivers and credits
Manage expo inventory process in partnership with the Director - Merchandise
Oversee transfers and stock balances between stores
Assist with product marketing for company newsletters and social media
Assist with in-store events promoting our vendors and products
Understand and continuously improve processes and systems
Know and monitor competitive specialty stores and industry trends
Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activations and functions
May be required to drive company vehicle to support key events and activations
Work schedule will be based upon the demands of the business and the stores. In a typical week, this position will work 4-5 days out of the business office with some days in the retail stores. Work from home will be approved on an as needed basis. In addition, during key company events additional time in the retail stores and/or offsite will be required

2+ years of retail/merchandising experience recommended, but not required
Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge
Strong ability to coach and influence others without direct authority
Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts
Problem-solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
Communicate professionally with the team, staff, vendors and customers
Builds and maintains trust by using sound judgment
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and pivot tables
Experience with RICS software recommended, but not required
Collaborative and customer-centric
Willing to go above and beyond when needed
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must lead an active lifestyle
Out of state travel 1-2 times per year

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance provided the first month
401k (pre/post tax options) after 1-year anniversary with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
Employee/Vendor Discounts
Training Program Discounts

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.

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