About the position
Responsibilities
• Manage the SKU throughout its lifecycle: item set up, maintenance, inactivations, and RTVs/destroy.
• Partner with content and inventory throughout the process.
• Manage the Master Assortment tracker for all items to be utilized across all BUs; provide SKU needs: adds, deletes, and maintenance.
• Facilitate communication of new items and forecasts across all BU Counterparts (.com, SBA, Quill, Essendant, HiTouch, and other acquisitions), Inventory & Planning, own brand, Vendor Management, etc.
• Identify, track, and provide matches to the merch ops team that can be used to ALT products when needed.
• Become a system expert and be responsible for running reporting covering sales and margin performance, vendor purchases, BU performance, and ad hoc reporting.
• Responsible for financial analysis of vendor and assortment and recommending opportunities to improve performance.
• Process and communicate any cost increases via PCW Process with the vendors or own brand team.
• Handle a high volume of Field inquiries daily, and provide support by utilizing problem-solving skills quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with the Distribution network and Wholesaler team to identify assortment gaps, and add new items at the best cost to the Master assortment as necessary.
• Support Merchandising teams as well as Generalist salesforce with RFPs and Proposals.
• Support merchant on the execution of activities to deliver vendor and category strategies.
Requirements
• 1-2 years experience in business or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent business experience.
• Ability to convey thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience working independently and executing across multiple groups.
Benefits
• Base Salary.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center.
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays).
• Online and Retail Discounts.
• Company Match 401(k).
• Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
• More benefits and perks.
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