Buyer Mens Soft Goods

Buyer Men's Soft Goods

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to chase down life's greatest moments. We do this by providing a premium assortment of outdoor products, superior shopping experiences, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast fulfillment, and inspirational, community-centered content.

We're seeking a Buyer Men's Soft Goods (AI-Driven Workflows Focus) who not only brings strong merchandising experience but also embraces the power of AI technologies and automation to optimize workflows, streamline processes, and enhance data-driven buying strategies. This role will play a critical part in shaping the women's assortment while helping evolve the way we work.

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have a big role within a fast-paced team. This position will report into the DMM Men's and Accessories.

What You Get to Do Every Day :

• Assortment Building : Curate and source merchandise for the Backcountry customer, guided by market trends, historical data, and AI-generated insights on performance forecasting, demand shifts, and customer preferences.
• Vendor Relationships & Negotiations : Build strong vendor partnerships, negotiate favorable terms, and leverage AI tools to analyze vendor performance, optimize terms, and predict negotiation outcomes.
• AI-Driven PO & Workflow Management : Develop and manage purchase orders using automated templates and data pipelines. Implement AI-powered automations to streamline SKU creation, size / color breakouts, PO tracking, and reorder triggers.
• Promotions & Merchandising : Collaborate with Marketing to align promotional strategy with product availability. Use AI tools to analyze sell-through trends, suggest price elasticity strategies, and automate promotional calendar planning and SKU boosting.
• Inventory Management : Monitor inventory performance using dashboards enhanced with predictive analytics and AI-driven sell-through optimization. Manage lifecycle strategies through automated restock alerts, markdown suggestions, and exit planning.
• Team Leadership & Innovation : Provide coaching and leadership to Associate and Assistant Buyers. Champion the use of AI and workflow automation platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Zapier, Looker, etc.) across buying processes to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.

What You Bring to the Role :

What's in it for you? Joining Backcountry isn't just about having a seat at the tableit's about helping redesign the table entirely. You'll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer :

What our interview process looks like :

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