Merchandise Assistant

The Merchandise Assistant provides day-to-day support for the Merchandise Directors and Category Managers. Ensure all administrative duties are completed efficiently. Supports a professional and positive image of the Merchandise Department with O’Reilly team members and outside associates.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Merchandise Directors and Category Managers.
• Assist in the daily business of the Merchandise Department which includes general office work, answering phones, managing correspondence, sorting and distributing mail, photocopying, and filing.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, appointments, and calendars.
• Document and distribute meeting minutes as requested by Directors and Category Managers.
• Act as a liaison between Category Managers and suppliers, i.e. returning phone calls, requesting literature, samples, etc.
• Follow up on administrative details and ensure the timely and efficient completion of all assigned projects.
• Provide back up support to the Support Staff Coordinators as needed.
• Oversee special projects as identified by Merchandise management.
• Prepare and submit invoices, purchase orders, and product recalls.
• Review and update all department policies and procedures as needed.
• Coordinate fundraising activities for the department’s annual holiday adoptions.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1+ years’ previous experience working in a corporate or other comparable setting.
• Excellent at detailed work with above average skills in areas of written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and apply multi-tasking skills when priorities shift.
• Punctual and reliable with an emphasis on accountability.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to motivate a team.
• Able to navigate through ambiguous and subjective situations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off.
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.