The Tack Buyer manages inventory and purchasing decisions for assigned product categories across our retail stores, website, and roadshows. This role combines a strong understanding of horses and western tack with sales analysis, forecasting, vendor management, and product development. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of a category while working closely with suppliers and internal teams.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Manage, plan, and track inventory levels for assigned product categories
· Create and manage purchase orders
· Build and maintain strong vendor and manufacturer relationships
· Analyze sales, inventory, and trends to support profitable purchasing decisions
· Forecast demand and identify inventory opportunities and risks
· Research new products, brands, and emerging western industry trends
· Manage web products, item information, and product data accuracy
· Assist with merchandising, catalog pages, and product presentations
· Collaborate with Purchasing, Marketing, Operations, eCommerce, and Store teams
· Travel occasionally to markets, trade shows, vendor meetings, and western events
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Genuine passion for the western lifestyle and equine industry
· Strong working knowledge of western tack, horse equipment, and how to properly saddle a horse
· Experience in one or more western disciplines such as team roping, calf roping, barrel racing, ranching, cutting, reined cow horse, ranch riding, or similar events
· Ability to understand the purpose and differences between common tack and equipment, including saddles, bits, ropes, pads, and protective gear
· Curious and eager to learn disciplines and product categories that may be less familiar
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and sorting/filtering
· Comfortable using sales and inventory data to make decisions
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
· Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Quick learner who adapts well to new systems and processes
· Positive, gritty, problem-solving mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills
· Retail, merchandising, inventory planning, purchasing, or buying experience is a plus
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree preferred OR equivalent industry experience
· Purchasing, merchandising, inventory planning, or buying experience preferred
· Equivalent experience in the western or equine industry will be considered
· A combination of relevant education and experience is welcome
Physical Requirements:
· This is primarily an office-based position requiring prolonged periods sitting at a computer
· Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
· Occasional overnight travel and some evening or weekend work may be required during markets, shows, and peak seasons
Status: Non-exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
