SENIOR MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST

Micro Center•Hilliard, OH

32d

About The Position

MICRO CENTER is the nation's leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those who are committed to these same values. We are seeking a Senior Merchandise Specialist to support our computer integration business. Working with the Allocator, the Senior Merchandise Specialist is directly accountable for performing all inventory management responsibilities and functions in the allocation department for all active and recently discontinued products. The position requires the associate to interface well with all departments to support company initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business preferred or equivalent work experience with supply chain manufacturing integration is a major plus
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
Proactive forward-thinking individual who takes responsibility for themselves and critically assesses their own performance
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision
Excellent communicator with vendors in both written and oral forms
Computer proficient

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business preferred or equivalent work experience with supply chain manufacturing integration is a major plus

Responsibilities

Ensure the right product and right quantity are at the right store at the right time
Be familiar with weeks of supply goal for assigned categories to maintain budgeted inventory as well as sales trends and seasonality
Help maintain store in-stocks at company goal to maximize sales
Generate purchase orders and revisions as required
Correspond with vendors through email, phone, conference calls, and vendor meetings to include PO confirmations, PO changes/cancellations and tracking
Provide constant feedback to Allocator on stock opportunities and obstacles
Manage secondary forecast system (e.g. D Deck) and work with Allocator to support Primary (A deck) forecasting
Advertising responsibilities will include ordering products to support ad, replenishment, by-store breakdown, getting the product to the stores on time, keying and proofing pricing
Responsible for administration functions that include vendor set-ups, purchase order management, markdowns, keying all pricing actions, price protection with backup documentation, managing the markdown eligibility process, deck realignment, liaison for DC, finance, and vendors to resolve discrepancies, and help the stores as needed
Will support the cost savings initiative by second sourcing through distribution, Amazon, and the internet
New store responsibilities will include ordering, pullbacks to send to the new store, discrepancies, and any additional support needed