Retail Purchasing Assistant

Dunham's Sports Corporate Office, located in Troy, MI, is excited to announce an opening for a Retail Purchasing Assistant. This vital role is essential for planning and purchasing designated product categories, while providing support to the Buyer to ensure we achieve our sales, profit, and market share goals. Please note, this position requires on-site presence and is not available for remote or hybrid work. Key Responsibilities: Input data accurately for purchase orders. Plan, negotiate, and procure assigned product categories to meet company objectives. Create and maintain SKU information, along with setting up Auto Replenishment processes. Track on-hand and in-transit merchandise, ensuring alignment with advertising schedules. Assist in executing markdowns, inventory transfers, and vendor returns. Collaborate closely with vendors to ensure timely and precise delivery of merchandise. Organize general office tasks, including filing and administrative duties. Manage re-order inquiries and perform necessary follow-ups. Conduct stock and sales analysis by store, category, and vendor. Create and manage purchase order analysis spreadsheets. Assist in preparing open-to-buy reports. Support management with data analysis, monitoring sales, tracking orders, and analyzing trends. Work closely with an assigned Buyer on financial recaps to enhance the effectiveness of reporting. Coordinate with a Buyer to manage vendor performance and achieve financial targets. Evaluate and analyze results of advertising efforts. Some travel may be required for vendor meetings, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Experience in buying within a high-volume retail environment is preferred. Proficient in computer applications, particularly Word, Excel, and MS Outlook. Strong understanding of retail mathematics. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Effective communication skills for interaction with all levels of the organization and vendor partners, both written and verbal. Capable of multitasking and managing several tasks simultaneously. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with varying instructions. Analytical and creative thinking skills are essential. Willingness and ability to travel for vendor meetings and trade shows. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Created: 2026-03-10