Merchandising Administrative Assistant

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting at $17.50/hr.

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The merchandising administrative assistant is responsible for sample check in and flow into the planogram room. Coordinating work between the warehouse and merchandising team and helping merchandising projects and planogram samples get executed and distributed through the warehouse smoothly.

Essential (Primary) Functions:

• Responsible for organization of goods received by planogram room.
• Work directly with planogram coordinators, visual space planners, administrative assistants, and merchants to coordinate all samples and fixtures placement within planogram room.
• Responsible for managing product check-in. Allotting time to check in and help verify items for planograms. Assisting departments as needed based on workload of planograms and readiness of work.
• Responsible for coordinating the removal of product samples from planogram room. Communicating with the administrative assistants, merchants, and warehouse teams as needed.
• Assist with item pack up and scanning for planogram sample disposition.
• Work with planogram signage assisting with signage filing and organization, inventory management, order filling, and other merchandising duties as assigned.
• Work with Visual Space Planners to assist with coordinating cross docking.
• Coordinate Cubi-Scan workload and process with Planogram Coordinators.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with loss prevention policies and safety policies and/or procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year retail or warehouse receiving experience
• Possess a valid driver license
• General experience or understanding of retail supply chain basics
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.

• Minimum one year retail or warehouse receiving experience
• Possess a valid driver license
• General experience or understanding of retail supply chain basics
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills

The merchandising administrative assistant is responsible for sample check in and flow into the planogram room. Coordinating work between the warehouse and merchandising team and helping merchandising projects and planogram samples get executed and distributed through the warehouse smoothly.

Essential (Primary) Functions:

• Responsible for organization of goods received by planogram room.
• Work directly with planogram coordinators, visual space planners, administrative assistants, and merchants to coordinate all samples and fixtures placement within planogram room.
• Responsible for managing product check-in. Allotting time to check in and help verify items for planograms. Assisting departments as needed based on workload of planograms and readiness of work.
• Responsible for coordinating the removal of product samples from planogram room. Communicating with the administrative assistants, merchants, and warehouse teams as needed.
• Assist with item pack up and scanning for planogram sample disposition.
• Work with planogram signage assisting with signage filing and organization, inventory management, order filling, and other merchandising duties as assigned.
• Work with Visual Space Planners to assist with coordinating cross docking.
• Coordinate Cubi-Scan workload and process with Planogram Coordinators.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with loss prevention policies and safety policies and/or procedures.