Merchandising Support Specialist

Shoptikal, LLC•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

Effectively manage all merchandising communication to stores under the Fielmann USA banner. Create purchase orders for vendors and engage in direct communication with vendor community as it relates to costs and assortments. Work with buying team to create and maintain clear direction on how to display frames in stores. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communication is clear with current stores, new stores and acquisitions. Create and maintain merchandising content for stores and our vendor community. Accurately maintain all data content needed for stores and ecommerce.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Management or related field or equivalent work experience
2 years’ experience in retail merchandising/buying office environment
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Able to create accurate and professional correspondence
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects while meeting different deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across other departments
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Able to thrive within a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds
Able to view/read computer screen for extended periods of time
Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development; overnight travel required

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders for frames
Maintain frame location guides
Partner with SDS team for new frame set up
Responsible for accurate and timely updates of frame images and copy on ecommerce
Manage planogram maintenance monthly
Recap Open To Buy (OTB) financials monthly
Create material content for and maintain an intranet platform to share merchandising tools with stores
Support buyer initiatives to accomplish goals
Support Inventory process
Perform inventory at the corporate office twice annually and document results
Collect and track vendor allowances
Maintain record of vendor agreements
Support planning and execution of annual corporate conference
Manage frame sample inventory and tracking
Manage Merchandising email inbox’s
Create memos to communicate merchandising information to stores
Manage Merchandising binders with up-to-date information
Communicate all vendor information to finance; terms change, P&A contracts, inventory details
Direct contact with frame vendors relating to cost, styling and shipping details
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery utilizing Open To Buy (OTB) spreadsheet
Lead the communication process for annual corporate conference
Audit vendor statements to ensure accuracy of costs and terms
Develop recall documentation and provide to lab for processing
Create store specific planogram documentation and provide to lab for processing
Assist in processing orders and/or recalls when necessary
Create checklists for all new/acquisition stores based on specific need
Build store specific merchandising manual to include planograms, memos and specific layouts
Order all contact fit trials, track by vendor and store
Order Maui Jim retail fixture. Set up communication and training
Develop communication on new store details and distribute to vendors
Coordinate new store training with vendors and communicate details to stores