Sports Statistician (Hillsborough, NC)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage in-season forecasts and make purchasing recommendations for all categories of merchandise while meeting initial fill objectives and inventory turnover targets.
• Use the Forecast 21 system for development of forecasts, evaluation of inventory position, and assessment of any required actions. Review with lead buyers for approval. Place orders and reorders with vendors to insure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Develop partnerships with vendors keeping them informed of inventory position and projection changes while notifying lead buyers of vendor performance.
• Review inventory and open orders for potential overstock situations and take necessary action. Participate in the identification and disposal of overstocked product.
• Update Zircon files as necessary to maintain data integrity
• Prepare written and oral correspondence to vendors and internal customers including regular sales and reforecast reports to key vendors.
• Work with merchants in pre-season analysis and assortment planning. Participate in new product discussions with lead buyers.
• Assist with catalog proofing process as needed.

• Two years experience forecasting in a direct retail environment preferred
• Previous mail-order inventory management and purchasing experience strongly preferred
• Must have 4 year college degree or equivalent
• Previous use of forecasting, inventory planning, and purchasing systems required.
• Strong analytical experience
• Strong understanding of inventory purchasing, merchandising, and forecasting
• Team player, maintaining a customer focus, both internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated negotiation and analytical skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet required deadlines of each.
• Individual must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Individual must be flexible and able to make decisions quickly.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Sports Endeavors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Hillsborough, NC (just 15 minutes from Chapel Hill). SEI is America?s premier source for high quality soccer, lacrosse and rugby equipment. The working environment is one that promotes personal growth, responsibility, teamwork and fun. SEI offers excellent benefits in an employee friendly environment which includes medical/dental coverage (domestic partner coverage is offered), vacation/holiday/sick pay, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, no dress code and generous employee product discount-check out the products at SOCCER.COM, LACROSSE.COM and WORLDRUGBYSHOP.COM.

Submit a letter of interest, including salary requirements, and resume to Sue Holaday at sholaday@sportsendeavors.com.

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