The 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.

Job Functions

Set up styles write orders for buying office and maintain items in database, including special ordersCommunicate with vendors to manage purchase orders (PO’s): create new POs, track orders (shipping and receipts)Process Return To Vendors (RTV’s), update/change PO's as needed using APX and SPO systemsTrack and communicate directly with vendors.Enter promotional price changes into RPM program in order to alter pricing for stores and eCommerceManage 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 neededSpecial projects and other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree and/or equivalent years of experience

Knowledge & Skills

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 environmentAbility 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

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