Retail Buyer

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Retail Buyer for a category to be determined for the Atlanta Braves and Spring Training.

• Product Development/Buying while staying within open to buy budget and per approval of the Director of Buying Operations
• Create Item numbers, process Purchase Orders and re-orders.
• Set up Vendor Meetings.
• Run and review Inventory Reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels and place appropriate buys.
• Produce Merchandise Transfers/Distros for stores.
• Update par levels for all categories based on inventory levels and add hot market items as needed.
• Coordinate inventory Markdowns with the Director when necessary.
• Track orders and follow up with vendors on status of POs.
• Update Yellow Dog with all images of products ordered.
• Work with vendors to ensure all “RTV” products get shipped back in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Manage buying calendar of all due dates in category.
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise, initiate cancellations or negotiate discounts on late deliveries as appropriate and manage key relationships with licensees.
• Responsible for all month-end reports for Spring Training
• Assist with all merchandising needs and work with merchandising team daily.
• Assist with product assortment for all photo shoots and fashion shows.
• Attend vendor/MLB meetings as needed.
• Assist Director of Retail Buying Operations with data analysis.
• Work with retail marketing to provide products for all social media, marketing, and special events.
• Participate in Seasonal and Annual Physical Inventories.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.
• Work games as scheduled.
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years merchandising experience that includes buying and vendor relationship responsibilities, inventory control (Yellow Dog experience a plus)
• Proactive, organized and detail-oriented person who can prioritize and follow through with minimal supervision
• An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and all levels within the company
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated individual with high degree of responsibility, sense of urgency and accountability
• Must be a team player, who cares about the team’s work and success
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) proficiency
• Able to work long hours, overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays
  
  

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com