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Description

Hiring Range $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Full Time; Non-exempt

This position requires physically reporting to work in Alpharetta, GA.

Sports Warehouse About Us

We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of tennis, pickleball, padel, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service.

Sports Warehouse is comprised of:Pickleball WarehousePadel WarehouseTennis WarehouseRunning WarehouseTackle WarehouseRiding WarehouseInline/Ice/Derby WarehouseSkate Warehouse

Benefits & Perks

Full Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Life and short-term disability insurance

All Employees:

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies
• Access to on-site fitness facility
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee appreciation events

Purpose of Position:

Assist in inventory management by placing low-stock POs and maintaining internal inventory levels. Support the growth and optimization of the pickleball/padel product assortment by building strong vendor relationships, monitoring and maintaining product mix, and assisting in promotional development.

General Responsibilities

• Create promotional POs to maintain margins prior to sale periods, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in developing product strategies, creating assortment plans, and maintaining product selection.
• Maintain reports to track sales reperformance and monitor margins in relation to revenue targets.
• Analyze sales reports and inventory levels to make strategy recommendations.
• Periodically sweep pricing flags, category flags, and promotional categories within internal software to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate min/max levels for assigned product categories to meet inventory targets.
• Ensure that product is accurately displayed on the website by performing sweeps as assigned.
• Create fill-in purchase orders as necessary, maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate transfer orders between companies as assigned.
• Accurately create products in internal software in a timely manner, as needed.
• Maintain product pricing per vendor MAP policies as assigned, using Prisync to monitor competition.
• Obtain and maintain general knowledge of padel product and categories to make informed purchasing decisions.

Purchase Order Follow Up

• Follow-up with vendors regarding late purchase orders, communicating effectively both internally and externally.
• Follow-up with the Customer Service department regarding changes to expected arrival dates for products on customer orders.
• Maintain quantities and backorder dates on purchase orders to ensure accurate information is reflected on our website(s).

Vendor Communication

• Foster strong vendor relationships to support effective communication and seamless collaboration.
• Follow-up with vendors regarding backorder dates, mis-shipped items, and un-received POs.
• Facilitate communication between accounting and vendors regarding pricing discrepancies.
• Enter POs on vendor B2B websites, as assigned.
• Communicate with vendors regarding receiving issues (e.g. damaged product, RAs).

Reporting Responsibilities

• Create and maintain sales, inventory, and turns reports for internal teams and external partners as assigned, ensuring accurate and timely distribution.
• Create and distribute specialized vendor-facing reports as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge and passion for pickleball/padel strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate familiarity with products associated with the work.
• Display strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Practice confidentiality due to the nature of information role is privy to.
• Be proficient in math and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain focus, attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing positively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This role functions within a professional and collaborative office setting, regularly utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, tablets and phones for day-to-day tasks. This is an inclusive and team-oriented environment, where communication and collaboration are key. The office is designed to promote both focused work and creative brainstorming.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to handle objects, type on a computer, use tablets and phones and computer software.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently required to sit in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, in addition to occasionally moving about inside the building.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 10 - 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 20 - 50 pounds.