Merchandise Clerk-Hybrid

MERCHANDISE CLERK     

General Summary
Performs the administrative and operational functions supporting the buying team. This position is HYBRID to our Columbus, OH office.

Reports to: Senior Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Sample product management
•    Manages VPI Process and communicates with vendor community when issues arise
•    Completes the sample tracker/photo samples
•    Delivers product to photo studio in a timely manner.
•    Manages sample process and communication with vendors for marketing turn in  
•    Requests samples from vendor
•    Ensure accuracy of styles digitally   
•    Data Integrity of style level detail
•    Makes revisions to attributes at the direction of the buying team
•    Works with the buying team and Merchandise Planner on weekly price changes
•    Completes Hierarchy Changes 
•    PO and Inventory Management
•    Brings issues to buying teams attention
•    Works with vendor community on outstanding issues
•    As needed, enters styles into AP Merch Guide or MAP
•    Executes balance cancels at direction of buyer
•    Ensures Purchase Orders are processed by POM Team
•    Processes RTVs in a timely manner
•    Pulls weekly reporting for Buying team

Required Skills and Competencies:

Required Skills:
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Strong sense of curiosity
•    Ability to manage priorities and adapt to change effectively
•    Strong skills in execution, communication, prioritization, collaboration, and problem-solving

Competencies
SETTING GOALS – Creates and follow effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities. 

WORKING WITH OTHERS – Clearly articulates own, other’s goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.

GETTING RESULTS – Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simply and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:
•     Prior retail/buying experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
•    Experience with Jesta, JDA Assortment Planning and other merchant computer based tools
•    Previous retail experience a plus
•    College level courses in Fashion Merchandising highly desired

Minimum Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration or relevant experience