Merchandising Assistant

Company: Pet Supplies Plus
Location: Livonia
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Are you looking to launch a career in Merchandising or Supply Chain? Do you thrive working with data & Excel, with an attention to detail? Are you nuts about pets? This could be the place for you - come work in the neighborhood you love!Responsibilities/Qualifications:The Merchandising Services Tech is an entry-level professional role and provides the opportunity to launch a career in Merchandising or Supply Chain at Pet Supplies Plus. The Merchandising Services Tech is responsible for maintaining the data integrity of all products, prices, and classifications of products within their assigned categories. This detail oriented role will help you learn the retail basics while you work together with our Merchandising Managers and Inventory Managers in our fun and fast-paced pet supply industry. As a member of the Merchandising Services team, you will be exposed to many learning experiences as we interact with all areas of the business such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.The Merchandising Services Tech will provide support to the Merchandising team in the areas of item set up, promotions and assortment. Responsibilities include:Daily management of product library.New product creation and maintenance.Coordinating monthly promotions and reviewing creative.Maintaining cost and retail changes.Communication and administrative functions to support vendors & stores.Participating in special projects including vendor events/meetings, business reviews and other tasks as assigned.PAWsome Merchandising Services Tech candidates will have:Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent computer/data entry experience.Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel, basic retail math and problem solving.Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to independently prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Ability to work independently and on a team.Willingness to learn and support the team.Experience with MS Dynamics is a plus.About Pet Supplies Plus:Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 650 locations in 40 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 20 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Franchise 500 - list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.EOE STATEMENTWe provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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