Category Manager Assistant

Lewis Drug • Sioux Falls, SD

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lewis Drug policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED