Assistant Merchandiser

JOB SUMMARY

Entry-level role assisting in a variety of duties within the merchandising function. Inventory replenishment, pricing products with oversight and administrative support. The purpose of the role is to ensure continuous hands-on inventory management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain appropriate stock levels of supplies, ingredients or products within the area of oversight.
• Manage POs (purchase order), price inventory (with oversight), effectively communicate with suppliers, minimal price negotiation.
• Work with internal QC and suppliers on any quality mis-ship or inventory return issues.
• Provide Merchandising Administrative support running reports etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors preferred

Experience

• 1-year experience desired but not required

Professional Skills

• Proficient in MS Office, detail-oriented, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Describe the most important decisions made by this position.
• Most important decisions made fully independently:
• Keeping an adequate inventory level for needs while maximizing buy efficiencies.
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
• Negotiate to price with suppliers and pricing of inventory internally with approval from Purchasing Director or Vice President.