Coordinator, Merchandise | Dog Consumables -- Foods & Treats

Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting assigned Buying Teams in the execution of all merchandising responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) Coordinate, gather, and key information requested by the DMM, Buyer or Associate Buyer including financial recaps, sku maintenance, retail and cost changes, advertising submissions, signage information, Manager’s Specials, Grand Openings, PO discrepancies, end-cap submission, and miscellaneous project submissions.  Entering of SKUs for promotional Workbench documents such as Grand Openings, Circulars Blue, Events and manage the Blue Book. Serve as the primary contact for the Store Operations.  Serve as cross functional team point of contact with Vendor Control and Merchandise Control Teams. Works with Inventory, Pricing, Marketing, Space Planning, Visual and Ecommerce with execution of all merchandising processes. Complete new vendor and new article set up. Manage/or Assist in the setup, coordination, communication, execution and follow up of New Item Test Programs. Handle vendor communication and data collection associated with the Manager’s Meeting, Product Knowledge training, Marketing Support Funds, Scan Backs and Volume Rebates. Coordinate the ordering, receiving, review, and disposition or merchandise samples to support the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Merchandise Presentation, Planogram sets, Events and Advertising. Interface with Inventory Management team regarding SKU information, PO worksheets, event/seasonal worksheets and other information as directed by the Buying Team. Create and organize and master filing system for Buying Team. Manage inbound area for assigned buying teams. Copies, distributes, and files as needed.   Required Qualifications Experience: 2 - 4 years’ experience; retail experience preferred Education: Knowledge ordinarily acquired through attainment of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.   Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required Working Conditions Normal office working conditions Physical Requirements Sitting Standing (not walking) Walking Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Lifting up to 20 pounds Disclaimer This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor. Company Info At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.   Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.   Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.

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