MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Adecco Creative & Marketing is assisting a major apparel retailer in the Framingham, MA area in their search for a Merchandise Assistant! This is a freelance role FT hours slated for around three months. There could be potential for growth!

Summary:

Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicates with approximately 50+ vendors between all merchants they support. 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. Creates and maintains spreadsheets to monitor weekly spend for merchants as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Purchase Orders Management

Vendor Communication and Vendor Samples

General Office Duties

Requirements:

• Independent, requires minimal supervision
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to an ever-changing and diverse environment
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to assess and tailor communication style to different personalities/needs
• Strong attention to detail; strong organizational and follow through skills
• Strong ability to multitask in a high volume and fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
• Good data entry and math skills
• Basic computer skills required to include Excel and Word
• One year of office or equivalent experience preferred

Internal Contacts
Merch. Support Supervisor/ Manager/ AVP
Buyers/ Merchandise Manager
Planning & Allocation Department
Merchandise Operations
Import Department
PO Management Department
Accounts & Expense Payable Departments
Pre-ticket Help Desk
Distribution Services/ Transportation/ NRS
Merchandise Systems Services
Corporate Buying Offices
Travel Department