Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Merchandising Specialist role is an essential supporting role within the core Merchandising business team.  This position is responsible for working closely with both external and internal stakeholders to gather and submit new SKU set up as well as ongoing SKU maintenance information.  This position will work closely with the Merchandising Team by performing essential administrative tasks, ad hoc requests and serving as a resource to support the business.  Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a critical component to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

 60% Own new SKU set up and ongoing SKU maintenance:

Collaborate cross-functionally across internal stakeholders such as Merchandising, IT, Product Information, Accounting, etc. as well was with external vendors to gather data and product informationUsing product information create and/or update SKUs, part level hierarchy, item attributes, vendor data, etc. on an ongoing basis to support assigned categoriesValidate new SKU set ups are correct and ensure information flows downstream to multiple systemsNavigate the organization and leverage resources to identify missing information and drive outcomes when gaps are presentResearch, troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues or errors that require the ability to think critically and problem solveProactively communicate progress of SKU set ups including timelines, issues, and resolutions as necessary to assigned Category ownersCoordinate and run weekly (or more often as necessary) meetings with internal and external stakeholders to track all maintenance and SKU set up tasks and identify actionable next stepsDevelop deep understanding of PIM & PMM systems to support the Merchandising team

25% Support assigned Merchandising team and categories through administrative tasks:

Review and analyze large data sets of product information to identify requested criteriaEnter Ad Control data and update as necessaryMaintain record of promotion details as shared by Category Managers to support overall promotional planning and trackingCoordinate and schedule meetings as needed; coordinating both internal and external stakeholders in varying locations and time zonesCompile PowerPoint slides into one consolidated PowerPoint deck to support IOM meetings; capture notes, outcomes and next steps to share back with the team

15% Coordinate Collection & Routing of Vendor Funding Forms

Independently pulls promotion details and populates data into the Vendor Funding FormDrives routing process to obtain multiple signatures from both internal and external stakeholders within a specific timeline to ensure funds are collected properly

QUALIFICATIONS:

Consistent attention to detailExcellent organizational skillsSelf-motivated with the ability progress forward independentlyClear and effective written and oral communication to various audiencesDemonstrated ability to problem-solvingCritical thinkingCollaborative with the ability to influence and work through cross-functional teams without formal authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Merchandising or related field1-2 years of experienceOr, equivalent combination of experience and/or education

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