What are the responsibilities and job description for the MERCHANDISING INTERN position at Corporate Logo?
MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000 selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated, hard-working MERCHANDISING INTERN. This internship will be throughout the summer and is an in-office position located at our Headquarters in Hilliard, OH. If you have a passion for computers & electronics, Micro Center is the place for you! It is Micro Center’s core promise to take care of our associates and customers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the right product and right quantity are at the right store at the right time
- Be familiar with the weeks of supply goal for assigned categories to maintain budgeted inventory, as well as sales trends and seasonality
- Help maintain store in-stocks at the company's goal to maximize sales
- Generate purchase orders and revisions as required
- Correspond with vendors through email, phone, conference calls, and vendor meetings to include PO confirmations, PO changes/cancellations, and tracking
- Provide constant feedback to the Allocator on stock opportunities and obstacles
- Manage secondary forecast system (e.g., D Deck) and work with Allocator to support Primary (A deck) forecasting
- Advertising responsibilities will include ordering products to support ad, replenishment, by-store breakdown, getting the product to the stores on time, keying and proofing pricing
- Responsible for administration functions that include vendor set-ups, purchase order management, markdowns, keying all pricing actions, price protection with backup documentation, managing the markdown eligibility process, deck realignment, liaison for DC, finance, and vendors to resolve discrepancies, and helping the stores as needed
- Will support the cost savings initiative by second sourcing through distribution, Amazon, and the internet
- New store responsibilities will include ordering, pullbacks to send to the new store, discrepancies, and any additional support needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in business, with a focus on supply chain or logistics is preferred
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
- Proactive, forward-thinking individual who takes responsibility for themselves and critically assesses their own performance
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Computer proficient
MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
- Benefit Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
- Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
- Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
- Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.
Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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