Merchandise Assistant

Belk•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandise Assistant (MA) plays a critical role in supporting the buying team by managing the operational flow of orders from start to finish and is responsible for compiling, processing, disseminating and maintaining merchandise information. This includes inputting purchase orders, tracking shipments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication with vendors and cross-functional partners. The MA helps drive efficiency and accuracy across the order lifecycle, enabling the team to react quickly to trends and maximize sales and margin opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience required
1+ year preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Familiar with standard PCs and business software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.)
Intermediate to Moderate Excel knowledge
Flexible and capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
Proactive mindset
Attention to detail to ensure high quality and accuracy in work and work products
Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
Advanced computer navigational skills
Ability to sit for long periods of time and enter data into multiple computer systems
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the retail industry, including exposure to pricing and advertising methodology
Demonstrated experience using Oracle systems

Responsibilities

Set up styles write orders for buying office and maintain items in database
Communicate 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 systems
Track and communicate directly with vendors to resolve issues, adjustments and understand status of orders
Enter price changes into RPM program in order to alter pricing
Manage season codes for promotional and permanent markdown process in partnership with Planner
Pull selling reports for the Buyer business review
Perform 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