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As the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team merchandise by partnering with top leagues, clubs and soccer brands worldwide to offer the largest collection of timeless and timely gear from every pro and college team online, on your phone, in stadiums or on-site at the world’s biggest sporting events. A top 50 Internet Retailer Company, Fanatics comprises the broadest online assortment by offering hundreds of thousands of officially licensed items via its Fanatics ( www.fanatics.com), FansEdge ( www.fansedge.com) and Kitbag ( www.kitbag.com) brands, as well as the largest selection of sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic ( www.fanaticsauthentic.com). A multi-channel company, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City). The company's in-venue and event retail portfolio includes the NBA, NHL, NASCAR, Wimbledon, Kentucky Derby, The Ryder Cup, Manchester City, Texas Longhorns, Pittsburgh Pirates and New Jersey Devils, allowing fans to experience a seamless shopping experience across online, mobile and physical store locations. Primary Purpose Fanatics is about fueling fan passion – for the teams, schools, and players they love, making sports the best shared experience in the world. We are the leading licensed sports retailer with a laser focus on growing the overall licensed sports industry. We seek people with drive, passion and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial fast pace culture. As an Assistant Buyer, you are responsible for selecting the merchandise we sell, keeping your finger on the pulse of the sports world, monitoring selling of teams and merchandise, working with world class vendors – such as Nike/Adidas/Under Armour/ Majestic, and driving overall top and bottom line results. Essential Job Functions • Monitor the sports world on a daily basis, including the performance of leagues, teams and players as they directly impact the merchandise buying decisions • Determine appropriate merchandise decisions utilizing the Open to Buy through the review of weeks of supply, on hand quantities, seasonal trends, receipt and replenishment patterns, in partnership with the Buyer • Assist with plans and schedules in conjunction with the Buyer's purchasing activity by monitoring the monthly beginning of month plans and fulfilling open to ship needs to achieve designated inventory plans • Maintain purchase order and SKU database. Review and adjust purchase orders according to business needs, in partnership with Buyer • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Research and resolve vendor issues • Work collaboratively with advertising staff and allocation team to ensure that all ad orders are properly allocated • Work on special projects as assigned by Buyer and or Merchandise Manager • Track purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of merchandise to the distribution center • Partner with the Distribution Center staff to make sure incoming purchase orders are received properly • Troubleshoot and resolve any purchase order issues • Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements • A passion for sports. We are the brand of the fan! • BA/BS Degree ( business or finance preferred ) • Candidates should have one of the following backgrounds: • Recent college graduate with strong academic performance (3.0 or above) and leadership experience • Prior retail or ecommerce experience • Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions • Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal business partners as well as external vendors • Excellent organizational skills and computer skills a must • Team player who can work effectively in a fast paced environment • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Solid negotiation skills and highly developed problem solving skills required
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