MERCHANDISER - HEALTH AIDS

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Job Summary: Performs routine administrative functions related to buying functions for designated departments under Centralized Procurement. Serves in a developmental capacity for a Merchandiser NF-3 position. Duties and Responsibilities: Places purchase orders for basic forecasted repetitive and standing purchase order programs. Checks basic stock assortment for additions and deletions, initiates interstore transfers, returns merchandise to the warehouse, and overstocked merchandise to vendors. Assists in the preparation and implementation of model stock plans and seasonal buying plans. Prepares historical analyses of various aspects of the merchandise required in developing buying plans and making commitments. Responds to inquiries from field exchanges, vendors, etc. Works closely with NEXCOM departments, vendors, field exchanges, etc., to facilitate the flow of information regarding changes to stock assortments, merchandise availability, sales events, substitutions, vendor support, etc. Ensures that Navy Exchanges are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications. Prepares bulletins, including the master stock assortment list for each selling location. Assigns style numbers to line items procured and maintains UPC files. Assists in the preparation of advertising sheets, co-op forms, worksheets, secures samples, and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with all corporate promotional events. Assists in developing vendor-produced inserts and flyers to tie in with major promotional events. Participates in retail marketing meetings, merchandise clinics, and functional training courses for departments as required. Keeps abreast of current industry and market trends for assigned departments by receiving trade publications, market offerings, and information from the commercial sector. Works under close supervision. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience in which the applicant demonstrated the ability to perform the required clerical duties.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience in which the applicant has gained knowledge of the regulations and procedures of one or more areas of a procurement system.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for general experience.
Substitution of additional education for specialized experience must include 6 semester hours in business subjects such as marketing, accounting, purchasing, economics, or other directly related courses.

Responsibilities

Places purchase orders for basic forecasted repetitive and standing purchase order programs.
Checks basic stock assortment for additions and deletions, initiates interstore transfers, returns merchandise to the warehouse, and overstocked merchandise to vendors.
Assists in the preparation and implementation of model stock plans and seasonal buying plans.
Prepares historical analyses of various aspects of the merchandise required in developing buying plans and making commitments.
Responds to inquiries from field exchanges, vendors, etc.
Works closely with NEXCOM departments, vendors, field exchanges, etc., to facilitate the flow of information regarding changes to stock assortments, merchandise availability, sales events, substitutions, vendor support, etc.
Ensures that Navy Exchanges are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications.
Prepares bulletins, including the master stock assortment list for each selling location.
Assigns style numbers to line items procured and maintains UPC files.
Assists in the preparation of advertising sheets, co-op forms, worksheets, secures samples, and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with all corporate promotional events.
Assists in developing vendor-produced inserts and flyers to tie in with major promotional events.
Participates in retail marketing meetings, merchandise clinics, and functional training courses for departments as required.
Keeps abreast of current industry and market trends for assigned departments by receiving trade publications, market offerings, and information from the commercial sector.
Works under close supervision.
Performs other related duties as assigned.