What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Merchandiser position at Buckhead Meat and Seafood?
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.
