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Junior Merchandise Assistant
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Job Title:
Junior Merchandise Assistant Duration:
12 Months, Right to Hire Pay rate
up to $23/hr Work Type:
Hybrid ,
In office Tuesdays and Wednesdays Location:
Framingham, MA
Job Description:
Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicates with approximately 50+ vendors between all merchants they support. The Junior Merchandise Assistant monitors and edits domestic and import purchase orders and follows up on allocations and late vendor shipments. Interfaces with all levels of management and communicates with multiple internal and external contacts on a routine basis. The Junior Merchandise Assistant coordinates all travel arrangements for assigned merchants and sets up vendor and agent visits in the home office. Creates and maintains spreadsheets to monitor weekly spend for merchants as necessary. Assists and supports Merchandise Assistants and merchants outside of their own area to include corporate buying offices as needed.
Major Areas of Responsibility Purchase Orders
Prepares and writes domestic and import purchase orders. Enters and reviews electronic POs via the Buyer Worksheet application. Revises purchase orders daily and follows the purchase order change process. Ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for a letter of credit PO. Partners with Planning & Allocation to expedite PO entry. Follows through with P&A to ensure electronic POs are addressed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures accuracy and integrity of ASN/EDI PO information, including identifying ASN/EDI orders and contacting vendors for required information when needed. The Junior Merchandise Assistant pulls late lists weekly and follows up on all late POs with vendors. Reviews ship dates and cancels or makes revisions as necessary. Receives authorization from Buyer to approve vendor shipping extensions and renegotiate costs as needed. Follows up with traffic/transportation departments as needed. Tracks all POs generated through the buyer worksheet system to ensure the final PO has been received. Assists in merchandise shipment follow-up and problem solving for over/under shipments and vendor charge-backs/cost discrepancies.
Vendor Communication
Communicates daily with vendors via telephone and email regarding purchase orders, allocations, problem solving, etc. Plays an integral role in enhancing and maintaining strong working relationships. Fields and screens telephone calls for PO and non-PO related matters to include prospective vendor inquiries, scheduling vendor appointments, and allocation inquiries. Initiates calls to vendors to solicit contact and address information to ensure vendor databases are accurate and updated.
General Office Duties, Vendor Samples, and Special Projects
Faxes, files, and photocopies of POs and other departmental forms. Develops effective organizational techniques to support merchants and operations, such as filing and binder systems. Organizes reports for Buyers on a weekly basis to include the Buyer Control File and the On Order Inquiry. Coordinates all travel arrangements weekly for 2-5 merchants and completes Merchandise Manager/Buyer itinerary paperwork, including scheduling market appointments. Assists and supports MAs and merchants outside of their own area, to include corporate buying offices as needed. Coordinates and sets up vendor and agent visits at the home office. Assists in pre-production/production sample process to include tracking receipt of samples, setting up displays for buyer approval, and creating and maintaining binders, etc. Opens and organizes all sample packages for buyer review. Request samples from vendors for strategy meetings and ensure samples are received and returned in a timely manner. Organizes and maintains the sample room and purges samples as needed. Maintains a pre-ticket address database and follows up with the Planning department and vendors to resolve pre-ticketed merchandise problems. Complies with Sarbanes Oxley requirements by obtaining Buyer and AVP, MM signatures on all POs. Performs special projects as assigned or directed (i.e., pulling selling, weekly $ spend grids, spreadsheets, etc.)
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About The Company:
Off-Price Apparel and Home Retailer A Fortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. With over 4,500 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, our client offers various products at unbeatable prices. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and being a responsible corporate citizen.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
25-21282 #gttnonit
Junior Merchandise Assistant Duration:
12 Months, Right to Hire Pay rate
up to $23/hr Work Type:
Hybrid ,
In office Tuesdays and Wednesdays Location:
Framingham, MA
Job Description:
Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicates with approximately 50+ vendors between all merchants they support. The Junior Merchandise Assistant monitors and edits domestic and import purchase orders and follows up on allocations and late vendor shipments. Interfaces with all levels of management and communicates with multiple internal and external contacts on a routine basis. The Junior Merchandise Assistant coordinates all travel arrangements for assigned merchants and sets up vendor and agent visits in the home office. Creates and maintains spreadsheets to monitor weekly spend for merchants as necessary. Assists and supports Merchandise Assistants and merchants outside of their own area to include corporate buying offices as needed.
Major Areas of Responsibility Purchase Orders
Prepares and writes domestic and import purchase orders. Enters and reviews electronic POs via the Buyer Worksheet application. Revises purchase orders daily and follows the purchase order change process. Ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for a letter of credit PO. Partners with Planning & Allocation to expedite PO entry. Follows through with P&A to ensure electronic POs are addressed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures accuracy and integrity of ASN/EDI PO information, including identifying ASN/EDI orders and contacting vendors for required information when needed. The Junior Merchandise Assistant pulls late lists weekly and follows up on all late POs with vendors. Reviews ship dates and cancels or makes revisions as necessary. Receives authorization from Buyer to approve vendor shipping extensions and renegotiate costs as needed. Follows up with traffic/transportation departments as needed. Tracks all POs generated through the buyer worksheet system to ensure the final PO has been received. Assists in merchandise shipment follow-up and problem solving for over/under shipments and vendor charge-backs/cost discrepancies.
Vendor Communication
Communicates daily with vendors via telephone and email regarding purchase orders, allocations, problem solving, etc. Plays an integral role in enhancing and maintaining strong working relationships. Fields and screens telephone calls for PO and non-PO related matters to include prospective vendor inquiries, scheduling vendor appointments, and allocation inquiries. Initiates calls to vendors to solicit contact and address information to ensure vendor databases are accurate and updated.
General Office Duties, Vendor Samples, and Special Projects
Faxes, files, and photocopies of POs and other departmental forms. Develops effective organizational techniques to support merchants and operations, such as filing and binder systems. Organizes reports for Buyers on a weekly basis to include the Buyer Control File and the On Order Inquiry. Coordinates all travel arrangements weekly for 2-5 merchants and completes Merchandise Manager/Buyer itinerary paperwork, including scheduling market appointments. Assists and supports MAs and merchants outside of their own area, to include corporate buying offices as needed. Coordinates and sets up vendor and agent visits at the home office. Assists in pre-production/production sample process to include tracking receipt of samples, setting up displays for buyer approval, and creating and maintaining binders, etc. Opens and organizes all sample packages for buyer review. Request samples from vendors for strategy meetings and ensure samples are received and returned in a timely manner. Organizes and maintains the sample room and purges samples as needed. Maintains a pre-ticket address database and follows up with the Planning department and vendors to resolve pre-ticketed merchandise problems. Complies with Sarbanes Oxley requirements by obtaining Buyer and AVP, MM signatures on all POs. Performs special projects as assigned or directed (i.e., pulling selling, weekly $ spend grids, spreadsheets, etc.)
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About The Company:
Off-Price Apparel and Home Retailer A Fortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. With over 4,500 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, our client offers various products at unbeatable prices. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and being a responsible corporate citizen.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
25-21282 #gttnonit