Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting assigned Buying Teams in the execution of all merchandising responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) Coordinate, gather, and key information requested by the DMM, Buyer or Associate Buyer including financial recaps, sku maintenance, retail and cost changes, advertising submissions, signage information, Manager’s Specials, Grand Openings, PO discrepancies, end-cap submission, and miscellaneous project submissions.  Entering of SKUs for promotional Workbench documents such as Grand Openings, Circulars Blue, Events and manage the Blue Book. Serve as the primary contact for the Store Operations.  Serve as cross functional team point of contact with Vendor Control and Merchandise Control Teams. Works with Inventory, Pricing, Marketing, Space Planning, Visual and Ecommerce with execution of all merchandising processes. Complete new vendor and new article set up. Manage/or Assist in the setup, coordination, communication, execution and follow up of New Item Test Programs. Handle vendor communication and data collection associated with the Manager’s Meeting, Product Knowledge training, Marketing Support Funds, Scan Backs and Volume Rebates. Coordinate the ordering, receiving, review, and disposition or merchandise samples to support the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Merchandise Presentation, Planogram sets, Events and Advertising. Interface with Inventory Management team regarding SKU information, PO worksheets, event/seasonal worksheets and other information as directed by the Buying Team. Create and organize and master filing system for Buying Team. Manage inbound area for assigned buying teams. Copies, distributes, and files as needed.
  Required Qualifications

Experience: 2 - 4 years’ experience; retail experience preferred

Education: Knowledge ordinarily acquired through attainment of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required

Working Conditions Normal office working conditions Physical Requirements Sitting Standing (not walking) Walking Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Lifting up to 20 pounds Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.