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If you’re an experienced Buyer looking to join a rapidly growing global organization, in a full-time role based in Carlsbad, CA - raise your hand!
About Us
Bikes Online is on a mission to help people discover and enjoy the awesome sport of cycling. Our aim is to be America’s #1 Online Bicycle Retailer (in addition to already holding this position in Australia), providing our customers with excellent service and support on our products.
We love to break through old norms, to get bikes and products to our customers quickly and to have a laugh through the good and challenging times. We also have heart and want to improve the environment that as an industry we love to enjoy.
Founded in 2011, we’re global in our approach and presence with over 80 staff in 8 countries and growing. We have a genuine focus on nurturing our team with perks like flexible work arrangements, health care, generous staff discounts, a commitment to ongoing learning and internal career progression across our international footprint.
What Will You Do?
The BikesOnline Parts and Accessories Buyer (US) will be responsible for growing and managing our parts and accessories portfolio, including Original Equipment of Manufacturer (OEM) parts. You will be accountable for making sound buying decisions and sourcing the best product opportunities available. Reporting to the US Product Buyer, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Manage a balanced parts and accessories product line that delivers on revenue, margin, variety of rider needs and boosts overall e-Commerce sales, including OEM parts.
- Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales.
- Conduct regular market analysis on direct and similar competitors, including market size, trends, and market penetration.
- Manage the inventory to ensure continuity of fast-moving, selling product supply for the market whilst achieving targets and performance of priority categories.
- Manage end of life/excess & obsolete stock items, identifying risk and proposing action plans to mitigate risk and minimize profit impact, co-coordinating efforts with marketing to optimize sales velocity.
- Manage and deliver pricing analysis based on market trends, cost price and consumer needs.
- Work effectively with cross-department teams, communicating information regarding new products for the website, sharing details of incoming stock to meet their needs and analyzing data from marketing, customer service and warranty.
- Create, analyze, and present weekly and monthly reports to business leaders.
- Conduct quarterly analysis on new potential market segments.
- Creating and managing products on the content management system and websites, including barcodes, descriptions, images, and bike compatibility details
- Coordinate ordering of parts from international and local suppliers
- Work with the warehouse team to manage and maintain spare parts storage infrastructure and pick systems
What You’ll Have?
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, business or related field.
- 3+ years experience in the cycling retail industry with a strong knowledge of products.
- Experience in drop shipping or indent buying.
- Experience managing an online product catalogue.
- Experience collaborating with multiple overseas entities, including team members and vendors.
- Demonstrated analytical ability with an aptitude for building a narrative around the data that translates into actions.
- Advanced planning and analytical skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills, a high level of proficiency with MS Excel is required.
- Strong people and communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
- Organised, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure or tight deadlines.
- Ability to work across international time zones to liaise with international markets, vendors and different teams within the business.
- Exceptional problem solving ability and attention to detail.
What You’ll Get?
When you embark on your journey with Bikes Online, you’re not only joining a close-knit community, but contributing to a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry - sparking new found creativity and innovation.
We both welcome and value employee perspectives, as inclusivity and collective contribution are the foundations of our culture.
If you’re passionate about bikes, that’s amazing! However, if not, our wealth of knowledge will allow you to absorb new skills.
From personal development to career opportunities - we invest in our people and culture, providing a safe, trustworthy, and flexible work environment.
We encourage you to be inquisitive, be yourself, and join the Bikes Online family!
How To Apply?
If this sounds like you, email your resume and cover letter outlining your professional achievements.
We will be in touch with you soon after you submit your application, as long as you have:
- Working rights in the United States
- The relevant qualifications and experience
Bikes Online is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
