CSC Generation · 1 month ago
Associate Buyer – Bike
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCSC Generation is a company focused on connecting people to their passions through outdoor products. They are seeking an experienced Associate Buyer for their Bike division to manage procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring a competitive edge in the market while collaborating cross-functionally to drive revenue growth.
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Responsibilities
Manage pricing, category/brand mix, and seasonal selection of inventory for bike categories to ensure a diverse, high-quality merchandise assortment
Negotiate discounts, terms, pricing policies, and promotional periods with bike industry vendors to maximize gross margin and support differentiated product stories
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, fostering partnerships for product innovation, exclusivity, and competitive advantage
Mark vendor catalogs for SKU/PO worksheet creation; build POs (Qty/Dollar/Style Allocation, Size/Color Breakout) and ensure on-time submission to vendors
Manage timely PO edits, past dues, and carry out all PO type builds and maintenance (Pre-season, ASAP)
Work with Marketing to brainstorm and hindsight promo concepts and performance; help set up the promotional cadence for bike categories
Pick SKUs/links, review all rules pages, QA promo functionality, review and react to performance, and identify risks in promotional calendar
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, and Operations to develop compelling product campaigns and promotions that drive brand engagement and revenue growth
Work with Planning to set pre-season pricing strategy; manage in-line/in-season pricing (promo periods, price matching, promotional calendar management)
Manage end of season price-break dates and communicate all in-season and end of season price breaks to marketing team
Work with Planning to establish pre-season PO receipt flow and inventory allocation; set in-season sell-through targets and pricing strategy for slow movers
Manage aged and toxic inventory, Return to Vendor (RTV), and mark-down dollar requests with vendors to optimize inventory health
Review and optimize color thumbnails displayed on PLP and search pages; oversee boosting/sort order for responsible brands/categories
Set up Cross Sell/Up Sell tools, manage backorders, review and optimize site taxonomy and facets, and utilize Kit Calculator as required per category
Conduct regular product performance reviews, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
Leverage sales data, trend analysis, and consumer analytics to forecast demand and develop data-driven procurement plans
Monitor key KPIs, buying trends, and vendor metrics; utilize reporting platforms to detect trends and prescribe action plans to maximize profitability
Stay abreast of bike industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or related field
2-3 years of relevant bike industry merchandising and buying experience
Solid foundation of retail math and buying fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is a must); experience with purchasing, planning, and reporting systems
Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends, sales data, and customer preferences
Effective negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with suppliers, internal teams, and contribute to marketing initiatives
Outstanding time management skills and ability to perform under pressure
Ability to prioritize competing tasks/initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
Willingness and ability to travel as needed for vendor meetings and industry events
Genuine passion for cycling and keen understanding of the bike retail market, key brands, trends, and consumer behavior
Preferred
Expertise in bike product knowledge strongly preferred (hard goods, soft goods, accessories, E-bikes)
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
CSC Generation
CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-07-19
2025-03-28
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