Navy Exchange is hiring: MERCHANDISER - MEN%27S/WOMEN%27S FASHION + CASUAL SHOES

Overview

Job Summary: Performs routine administrative functions related to Buying functions for designated departments under Centralized Procurement. Serves in developmental capacity for a Merchandiser NF-3 position.

Responsibilities

• Places purchase orders of basic forecasted repetitive and standing purchase order programs.
• Checks basic stock assortment for additions and deletions; initiates interstore transfers; returns merchandise to warehouse and overstocked merchandise to vendors.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of model stock plans and seasonal buying plans.
• Prepares historical analysis of various aspects of the merchandise required in developing buying plans and making commitments.
• Responds to inquiries from field Exchanges, vendors, etc.
• Works closely with NEXCOM departments, vendors, field Exchanges, etc. to facilitate flow of information regarding changes to stock assortments, merchandise availability, sales events, substitutions, vendor support, etc.
• Ensures that Navy Exchanges are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications.
• Prepares bulletins including the master stock assortment list for each selling location.
• Assigns style numbers to line items procured and maintains UPC files.
• Assists in the preparation of advertising sheets, coop forms, worksheets; secures samples and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with all corporate promotional events.
• Assists in developing vendor produced inserts and flyers to tie-in with major promotional events.
• Participate in retail marketing meetings, merchandise clinics, functional training courses for department s assigned as required.
• Keeps abreast of current industry market trends for assigned department s by receiving trade publications, market offerings and information from the commercial sector.
• Works under close supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

General Experience

1 year experience in which applicant demonstrated the ability to perform clerical duties required.

Specialized Experience

1 year experience in which the applicant has gained knowledge of the regulations and procedures of one or more areas of a procurement system.

Substitution of Education for Experience

1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for general experience. Substitution of additional education for specialized experience must include 6 semester hours in business subjects such as marketing, accounting, purchasing, economics or other directly related courses.