Merchandise Clerk - Hybrid

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee's unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of "We Love What We Do," "We Own What We Do," "We Do What's Right," and "We Belong," we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

The Opportunity

The Merchandise Clerk role supports women's footwear through the performance of administrative and operational functions supporting the buying team.

This is a hybrid role with required routine work in our Columbus based home office.

This position is HYBRID based in Columbus, OH.

Reporting to: Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sample product management

• Manages VPI Process and communicates with vendor community when issues arise
• Completes the sample tracker/photo samples
• Delivers product to photo studio in a timely manner.
• Manages sample process and communication with vendors for marketing turn in
• Requests samples from vendor
• Ensure accuracy of styles digitally

Data Integrity of style level detail

• Makes revisions to attributes at the direction of the buying team
• Works with the buying team and Merchandise Planner on weekly price changes
• Completes Hierarchy Changes

PO and Inventory Management

• Brings issues to buying teams attention
• Works with vendor community on outstanding issues
• As needed, enters styles into AP Merch Guide or MAP
• Executes balance cancels at direction of buyer
• Ensures Purchase Orders are processed by POM Team
• Processes RTVs in a timely manner

Prints Monday reporting for Buying Team

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, organization and follow up skills
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curious and willing to learn and apply new ideas

Minimum Experience:

• One year general work experience

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business, or other related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Previous retail experience a plus