Assistant Retail Buyer

Dunham's Sports Corporate Office, located in Troy, MI, has an immediate opening for an Assistant Buyer-Retail. This position is responsible for planning and purchasing assigned categories, while assisting and supporting the Buyer to maximize the unit's effectiveness in achieving sales, profits, and market share objectives for the Company. This position is not remote or Hybrid.Responsibilities may include:Input data for purchase ordersPlan, negotiate, and purchase assigned categoriesSKU creation and maintenance, and Auto Replenishment set upTrack on-hand and in-transit merchandise as it relates to adsAssist with Markdowns, transfers, and vendor returnsWork with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of merchandiseGeneral office organization, filing, and administrative functionsManage Re-order inquiries and follow upStock and sales analysis by store, class, and vendorSetting up purchase order and analysis spreadsheetsAssist with all open-to-buy reportsSupport management with data and analysis, including monitoring sales, tracking orders, reviewing sales-to-stock ratios, and analyzing trendsWork closely with an assigned buyer on financial recaps and ensure the buyer can maximize the effectiveness of all reportingWork in tandem with a buyer to manage the vendor performance to achieve all financial goalsReview and analyze advertising resultsSome travel required.Job RequirementsPrior experience buying in a high-volume big box retail environment Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook)Understanding of retail mathStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with our vendor partners, both in written and verbal meansStrong Multi-taskerAbility to take fast-paced direction on a variety of tasksAnalytical and creative thinkerAbility to travel to vendor meetings, trade shows, etc.Bachelor's degree preferred

Created: 2026-03-10