The Off-Price Merchandise Assistant (MA) is responsible for compiling, processing, disseminating and maintaining merchandise information, supporting activities which drive sales. The MA is responsible to enter and manage critical information of the Buying process and provide assistance to cross functional teams.

Essential Functions

Set up styles write orders for buying office and maintain items in databaseCommunicate with vendors to manage purchase orders (PO’s): create new POs, track orders (shipping and receipts)Process orders manually with speed and precision  Update/change POs as needed within all appropriate systemsTrack and communicate directly with vendors to resolve issues, adjustments and understand status of ordersEnter price changes into RPM program in order to alter pricingManage season codes for promotional and permanent markdown process in partnership with PlannerPull selling reports for the Buyer business reviewPerform various advertising functions including proofing ads utilizing Marketing Workflow and Workhorse:Drive the Sample Process: Manage the samples within the office – from requesting, tracking, organizing, storing and through purging as needed

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Strong communication and organizational skillsFamiliar with standard PCs and business software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.)Intermediate to Moderate Excel knowledgeFlexible and capable of shifting to different projects as priorities changeAbility to work in a fast paced retail environmentAttention to detail to ensure high quality and accuracy in work and work productsAbility to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environmentSuccessfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstaclesAdvanced computer navigational skillsAbility to sit for long periods of time and enter data into multiple computer systemsDemonstrated knowledge of and experience in the retail industry, including exposure to pricing and advertising methodologyDemonstrated experience using Oracle systems

Pay Range
$19.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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