Merchandising Coordinator in Smyrna, GA at Floor and Decor

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the assigned product groups on a daily basis to ensure product performs according to the financial goals of the company. Works closely with stores, Merchandising, Inventory and Logistics teams, vendors and other support groups on a regular basis to optimize the sales initiative for the assigned product and further enhance customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business or related field (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
• One to four years in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, buying, merchandising, brand management, marketing, store operations or related field
• Account management experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advanced level Excel required)
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
• Must pass pre-employment background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with the stores to ensure they are providing valuable feedback and direction by supporting their calls and requests
• Support assigned Buyer / product group according to the financial goals and objectives of the company
• Ensure that all vendor and product documentation is complete and on file with required departments within the company (Vendor Onboarding, Vendor Buying Agreement, EDI set up, etc.)
• Work directly with vendors (international, domestic, commodity) to manage purchase orders (i.e. logistics, distribution, discrepancies, etc.). Engage management and stores to make sure all data is current and up to date (new SKU setup (collection, keying and managing), SKU data integrity (cost and retail uploads)
• Responsible for timely and accurate data entry of purchase orders, proformas, and vendor information on a daily basis.
• Track international and domestic orders (new store and replenished orders), F&D Express, Special Order purchases and Opportunity Buy’s for the stores
• Research and reconcile invoice and receiving discrepancies; coordinate with the accounting department all account and payment information needed on a vendor basis
• Play a key role in product line review, research analysis, preparation, presentation, review, selection and implementation

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.