Merchandise Coordinator

Your Work Matters This position is responsible for supporting the assigned product groups on a daily basis to ensure product performs according to the financial goals of the company. Works closely with stores, Merchandising, Inventory and Logistics teams, vendors and other support groups on a regular basis to optimize the sales initiative for the assigned product and further enhance customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the stores to ensure they are providing valuable feedback and direction by supporting their calls and requests

Support assigned Buyer / product group according to the financial goals and objectives of the company

Ensure that all vendor and product documentation is complete and on file with required departments within the company (Vendor Onboarding, Vendor Buying Agreement, EDI set up, etc.)Work directly with vendors (international, domestic, and commodity) to manage purchase orders (i.e. logistics, distribution, discrepancies, etc.). Engage management and stores to make sure all data is current and up to date (new SKU setup (collection, keying and managing), SKU data integrity (cost and retail uploads)
Responsible for timely and accurate data entry of purchase orders, proformas, and vendor information on a daily basis.

Track international and domestic orders (new store and replenished orders), F&D Express, Special Order purchases and Opportunity Buy’s for the stores

Research and reconcile invoice and receiving discrepancies; coordinate with the accounting department all account and payment information needed on a vendor basis

Play a key role in product line review, research analysis, preparation, presentation, review, selection and implementation MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in General Business or related field (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
One to four years in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, buying, merchandising, brand management, marketing, store operations or related field

Account management experience a plus Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advanced level Excel required)
Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

Possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)
Limited travel required including air and car travel

The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE:

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.

Benefits & Rewards Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level

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