The Merchandise Assistant (MA) is responsible for compiling, processing, disseminating and maintaining merchandise information, supporting activities which drive sales. The MA is responsible to enter and manage critical information of the Buying process and provide assistance to cross functionalteams.
Essential Functions:
Set up styles write orders for buying office and maintain items in database, including special orders
Communicate with vendors to manage purchase orders (PO's): create new POs, track orders (shipping and receipts)
Process Return To Vendors (RTV's), update/change PO's as needed using APX and SPO systems
Track and communicate directly with vendors.
Enter promotional price changes into RPM program in order to alter pricing for stores and eCommerce
Manage season codes for promotional and permanent markdown process in partnership with Planner
Pull selling reports for the Buyer business review
Perform various advertising functions including proofing ads utilizing Marketing Workflow and Workhorse:
Drive the Sample Process: Manage the samples within the office - from requesting, tracking, organizing, storing and through purging as needed
Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
Education:
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiar with standard PCs and business software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.)
Intermediate to Moderate Excel knowledge
Flexible and capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
Ability to work in a fast paced retail environment
Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
Advanced computer navigational skills
Ability to sit for long periods of time and enter data into multiple computer systems
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the retail industry, including exposure to pricing and advertising methodology
Demonstrated experience using Oracle systems