MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT -Arts & Rugs (Gilt)

Reporting Relationships: The Buyer is a leadership role within merchandising reporting to the divisional merchandise manager Company Description Hudson’s Bay Company is one of the fastest-growing department store retailers in the world. In North America, HBC’s leading banners include Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gilt, Saks OFF 5TH, Find @ Lord & Taylor, and Home Outfitters. In Europe, HBC’s banners include GALERIA Kaufhof (the largest department store group in Germany), Galeria INNO (Belgium’s only department store group), and Sportarena. At HBC we are a company of adventurers who explore uncharted territory, challenge convention, and work with imagination and fun. Major Responsibilities The Merchandise Assistant works with Buying Team to assist with clerical tasks and data entry related to specific merchandise departments of the company. The MA primarily assists the Buying Team by properly setting up new items on the database, accurately inputting price changes, creating purchase orders on line, and assisting with the development of weekly sales reports. The position requires frequent communication with other members of the buying team as well as with vendors, distribution centers, and stores. Comprehends the basic merchandising process; displays and interest in the office; understands the importance of their responsibilities and the impact it has on the business. Possess a solid understanding of SFA systems. Inputs RTV's, Transfers, and Purchase Orders into the SFA mainframe system accurately and on a timely basis. Prints sales flash daily; efficiently creates and generates selling reports every week; independently provides vendors with accurate selling report every Monday. Role responsibilities include: 1. Completes assigned task thoroughly, accurately and on a timely basis. Pays attention to detail. 2. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. 3. Adapts easily to changes in workload and assignment. 4. Exhibits proper phone etiquette; communicates in a professional and courteous manner. 5. Effectively communicates with external sources; responsive to customer issues and store requests. 6. Actively follows through with stores to ensure that RTV's and Transfers are processed in a timely manner. Works cooperatively with others. Displays a positive attitude and a willingness to assist co-workers at all levels. Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Demonstrates initiative; anticipates needs of business/office and responds accordingly. Contributes to the success of the department. Eager to learn and assume additional responsibility. Enthusiastically develops new skills; seeks out new and efficient ways to perform tasks. Personal Characteristics Participates in training and development. Helps to develop and support a team environment, and participates in the team's activities. Participates in fostering job satisfaction and positive morale. Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task. Has a willingness to learn. Qualifications Professional Qualifications • Detail oriented • Good organizational and clerical skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong computer skills - preferably MS Word and Excel Educational Credentials University or College degree or commensurate retail experience. Travel Office environment, 0% of Travel