Bloomingdale’s NYC, NY: Merchant Assistant Bloomingdales – New York, NY

 

( Job Number:BLM13482 )

Description

.Overview of Position:
The Bloomingdale’s Merchant Assistant’s primary function is to provide administrative and operational support to our buying teams. It provides a great opportunity for qualified candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree to transition into executive positions such as Assistant Buyer or an executive trainee in central support. Responsibilities will include:

Key Accountabilities:
Purchase Order Entry and Maintenance

Understand/research/resolve PO errors

ITEM/BASICS Maintenance

Resolve EDI errors and retransmit PO’s

Input price changes

Process/enter RTV’s and follow-up with stores

Process/enter vendor clothing allowances

Update and follow-up on shipping/receiving

Generate reports from Federated systems

Run system and download queries to Excel

Strong communication skills to resolve any vendor related issues

Request and follow-up on vendor samples for merchant meetings

Prep for advertising presentations

Track delivery for in stock position for Ads

Qualifications

Skills Summary:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills. An aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as a part of a team is essential. Proficiency in Excel and Word, a Bachelor’s Degree (or comparable work experience), and strong business analytical skills required. Retail store and/or retail buying internship experience are preferred.

Bloomingdale’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.