Buyer I

Rally House is where fans celebrate the teams, traditions, and communities they love. Every day is an opportunity to create memorable experiences that bring fans closer to the moments and teams they care about most. Behind it all is a team fueled by energy, passion, and hometown pride. As we continue to grow, we're looking for team members who are excited to help shape the future of Rally House, deliver exceptional experiences, and make every fan feel right at home. Job Description The Buyer I independently executes the day-to-day buying activities for an assigned merchandise category, including product selection, purchase order management, allocation, forecasting, sales analysis, assortment planning, and vendor coordination. Using data and market insights, this role identifies assortment opportunities, makes routine buying decisions, and partners with Marketing and E-commerce to drive sales across Rally House stores and online. The Buyer I operates with defined category goals and escalates higher-risk or more complex decisions to senior merchandising leadership. Competencies Manages Complexity: Effectively navigates diverse information, perspectives, and business challenges to make sound decisions. Drives Results: Takes ownership for outcomes and follows through despite obstacles. Maintains focus on priorities and ensures commitments are met with quality and consistency. ​ Decision Quality: Considers options carefully. Balances data and judgment to make sound day-to-day decisions​ Customer Focus: Ensures consistent customer experiences by reinforcing standards and addressing breakdowns. Uses feedback to keep the customer a priority in daily decisions.​ Ensures Accountability: Accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and results while maintaining high standards of execution. Planning and Priority Setting: Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside. Spends time and the time of others on what is important. Sets objectives and goals and translates into steps for action​. Responsibilities Execute product selection and assortment decisions within assigned category goals and approved financial parameters Allocate merchandise to stores based on sales performance, inventory levels, and identified demand Create, maintain, track, and follow up on purchase orders from entry through delivery Perform forecasting, reporting, and sales analysis; translate findings into routine inventory and assortment actions Identify product, graphic, exclusive, and assortment opportunities based on trends and performance data Identify assortment gaps and recommend solutions to improve category performance Coordinate with vendors on product availability, pricing, shipping, and compliance requirements Participate in vendor negotiations and resolve routine order, pricing, and delivery issues Collaborate with Marketing and E-commerce teams to support merchandise launches and sales-driving initiatives Manage multiple projects and deadlines independently while maintaining accurate records and timely follow-through Partner with Assistant Buyers by providing day-to-day direction on category tasks and reviewing work for completeness when assigned Skills and Knowledge Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills, Effective project management, organization, and prioritization skills, Sound judgment for routine buying and assortment decisions, Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and trend data, Strong vendor coordination and negotiation skills Qualifications Minimum 2 years of previous buying, merchandising, or closely related experience Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred Experience supporting product selection, purchase order management, sales analysis, or inventory allocation preferred Physical Requirements Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment Able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen Occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds Location On-site in Lenexa, KS Pay Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00