Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management Support
• Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams
• Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy.
• Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain SKU and pricing information.
• Communicates vendor/product information to Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times.
• Assists in the assortment execution online including gathering images and proofreading copy.
• Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs.
• Responds to inquiries from field operations team regarding product assortments for existing and new retail location.
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in review process.
• Communicates with vendors continually regarding product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, labor code compliance, digital imagery, and other vendor related concerns.
• Updates and distributes assortment plans, term sheets and correspondence letters to vendors
• Proofing: Verifies that pricing and vendor information is accurate in system. Proofreads correspondence letters.
• Sample Management: Maintains and organizes vendor samples of approved assortment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Educational background in business, marketing, or retail merchandise preferred.
• Work experience in a retail environment required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of retail math.
• Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships with other departments.
• Interest in and knowledge of technology products strongly desired.