Merchandise Assistant

• Aiding the Buyer by performing administrative and problem solving duties.
• Help buyers establish, monitor, maintain, and exceed predetermined metrics (product sell thru, inventory turn, carryover from season-to-season).
• Create and maintain spread sheets supporting these activities.
• Liaise for store, warehouse, buyers, and vendors.
• Respond to email and phone inquiries.
• Proactively communicate issues and appropriate solutions with internal and external partners.
• Create and execute solutions for receiving discrepancies (overage, shortage, incorrect merchandise).
• Creation of transfer orders for distribution by the warehouse.
• Review and adjust auto min max quantities to ensure in stock and inventory performance.
• Transfers between stores.
• Help to maximize inventory turn through knowledge of seasons and various product lines.
• Assist with establishing internal controls for stores (adherence to inventory policies, item counts as needed).
• Creation and maintenance of Styles/SKUs based on buyer spreadsheets.
• Purchase order creation, maintenance and tracking.
• Price adjustments including temporary and permanent price changes based on buyer direction, advertising and seasonal requirements.
• Assist with advertising processes including form creation, ad proofing and gathering of sample merchandise.

• Requires an understanding of Microsoft Office; strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually under minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with store personnel and vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in the same or similar role.

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to support buyers in inventory management and performance metrics. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, with experience in purchase order management and vendor relations.

• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Inventory Management
• Purchase Order Creation

• Data Analysis
• Spreadsheet Management
• Inventory Turn Optimization
• Price Adjustment Management
• Transfer Order Creation

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business

• Inventory Policies
• Vendor Relations
• Product Sell Thru
• Seasonal Product Knowledge
• Internal Controls