Category Manager Assistant

Job Title:

Category Manager Assistant

Reports to:

Senior VP Merchandise & Marketing, Category Managers

Status:
Non-Exempt

The Category Manager Assistant will support the buying team in the efficient operation of the purchasing group and assist with daily clerical work.

• Daily data entry and filing.
• Data tracking for the buying team.
• Assist with marketing and advertising.
• Assist with purchase orders.
• Responsible for phone, mail and email follow up with vendors, other category managers, Lewis Drug stores, and merchandise team members.
• Assist with large seasonal projects (i.e. Halloween, Christmas, Garden Shop, etc.).
• Assist with or conduct inventory.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the buying office when the category managers are out of the office.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of employees with professionalism as well as work independently when needed.
• Must have high level of initiative and ability to follow instruction – whether verbal or written.
• Must value organization and have the ability to prioritize.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential, as specific timelines for deadlines must be satisfied.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Drive.
• Accuracy and speed (50 wpm) in data entry.
• Strong communication skills to include verbal and written correspondence.
• Knowledge of Lewis Drug policies and procedures preferred.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time as this position is mostly sedentary.
• Ability to lift/move items up to 10 lbs occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction.

Lewis Drugs, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation or genetics. Lewis Drugs, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and locations in which it does business.