Job Details

Category Merch Specialist
USA Remote

• Time Zone: Central Standard Time (North America)
• Shift Start Time: 08:30 | Shift End Time: 16:30
• Mainly computer skills, excel, MS-office, internet skills, attention to detail, experience like data entry, supply chain merchandising experience is also preferred
• Any retail industry experience like apparel or grocery can also be considered.

• The Category Merch Specialist is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in a specific merchandising department. These functions are exercised across various systems and require timely input with a high level of accuracy. Will provide support tasks related to executing sales and merchandising strategies

• Gathers and inputs information into the promotional planning systems and communicates that information to the appropriate retailers and/or regions
• Responsible for keeping information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems
• Communicates pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate retailers and regions. Ensures accurate input of pricing information and deals in conjunction with Category Manager
• Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems. Assists the Category Manager in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotions
• Provides as needed support to the Category Manager related to planning. Assists in gathering appropriate information, record keeping and filing related to planning process
• Acts as a point of contact for customer requests or questions and is a liaison between other business planning groups
• Processes exception orders and order entry in the system
• Reviews and approves vendor promotions
• Information gathering, compiling and spread sheet creation
• Develops, maintains and reviews basic Excel templates and reports
• Provides Vendor support as necessary such as sending samples or picking up product
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

• At least 2-year degree or equivalent experience

• At least 0-2 years retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience with solid understanding of operations, systems, category management and merchandising

• Strong planning and organizational skills will be required. Must have the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, etc.) and use them to organize information
• Basic understanding of business planning and category management preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, matrixed environment. Must be able to work effectively within your own team while developing strong relationships with others such as other internal teams, vendors and customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Must have a strong attention to detail. Accurate input of information into multiple systems is critical to this position

• Some travel may be required
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties