Merchant Assistant Fd
About The Position
As a Merchant Assistant, you’ll ensure new items have been set up properly in the database, accurately input price changes, create fashion purchase orders, and assist with the development of weekly and ad hoc reports. The role involves communicating with suppliers, entering product and pricing information, managing marketing projections, reviewing product samples, coordinating meetings and calendars, performing data entry and administrative tasks, and helping resolve customer and supplier issues. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office desktop applications and Windows-based programs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Retail experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to obtain new product information, current pricing, descriptions, UPC codes, and other details.
- Maintain relationships and work collaboratively with support areas to resolve issues and discrepancies.
- Manage the Aptaris/Pro3 marketing projection tool by entering deals, projections, scan allowances, and co-op.
- Collect, review, and proof product samples before shipment to ensure information is correct and complies with Company Guidelines; handle rejected sample disposition.
- Coordinate team and vendor meetings and manage the Buyer and Associate/Assistant Buyer’s calendar.
- Perform data entry, including RTVs, new item setup, supplier maintenance, price changes, and item maintenance.
- Maintain proficiency in internal computer systems, including Retek, Aptaris/Pro3, and SharePoint.
- Follow up on online reviews to ensure items are entered and deleted in the master spreadsheet, set up, and ordered in a timely manner; perform other line review functions as needed.
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints, issues, and special requests; generate standardized customer letters and follow up on calls and issues.
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phones, opening and distributing mail and reports, creating presentations, filing, typing, and sending letters.
- Work with the Data Management team to set up new suppliers by confirming required paperwork is complete and preparing and mailing vendor packet updates.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
