The JobAs an
Assistant Merchant, you are responsible for all aspects of support for a product category, including but not limited to category review support, promotional planning, show prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding, and maintenance and special projects as assigned.
The position is designed as a support role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility as a Merchant I.
The Assistant Merchant:- Executes the current year plan that has been laid out by the Merchant
- Is responsible for all aspects of support for a product category
- Assists with teams' responsibilities and projects, including category reviews, promotional planning processes, show preparation, retailer communication, SKU onboarding and maintenance, and special projects as assigned.
- Is expected to consider enterprise (retail, EJD, international) impact with all decisions.
What you'll do:Category ReviewSupport- Support merchant in all phases of category review process
- Request and prepare all category analytics
- Participate in all aspects of vendor meeting prep, meetings, item selection, plan-o-gram build, marketing and execution to retailers
Promotional Planning Support- Support in organizing and securing all vendor marketing assessments
- Assist in solicitation of monthly promotional items from vendors
- Assist with promotional item submission forms, target pricing, correction notices and AD proofing
Retailer Communication- Support with daily retailer customer service
- Assist with communication via ACENET to relay new programs, changes or issues
- Assist with Merch CARE to prep Ace Care Center for calls and e-mails related to respective category
Convention Planning Support- Assist in selecting and inviting vendors to attend semi-annual convention
- Lead prep of show materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New Arrivals
- Assist in planning merchant area theme and execution for respective category
Inventory/Supply Chain Support- Assist in diagnosing and resolving vendor service issues
- Assist in inventory planning for promotional items
Systems Support- Lead SKU on-boarding for department with respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinator
- Lead processing of department SAP price changes with respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinator
- Lead all item master data changes with article content team
Special Projects- Lead department and cross-functional projects as assigned by DMM and merchant
What you will need:Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies:Ace Assistant Merchant Competencies- Product passion - Natural and fanatical curiosity around product and retail marketplace, demonstrated and put into action.
- Strategic thinking - has advanced business acumen to draw insights from gathered data.
- Relationship Builder - Builds and leverages internal / external network (vendors, retailers, cross functional team members, etc.) to drive results and improve processes.
- Results-oriented - Ability to drive results to and above plan with full accountability, proactively shifting efforts as trends and business variables change
- Presentation skills - Ability to plan, assemble and present with excellence strategy, execution and updates to leadership, across the organization, vendors and retailers
Experience and Technical Requirements:- 2+ years of business experience
- Retail experience preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understand financial measures that impacts corporation
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills
- Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through
- Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,
- Knowledge of PCM, SAP and guided Ad-hoc reporting tools
- Ability to travel 15%
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Compensation Details:$76300 - $90000 Per Year
