SENIOR PURCHASING COORDINATOR/MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST
Hilliard, OH, United States
** SENIOR PURCHASING COORDINATOR/MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST**
**Job Category****:** Corporate Office **Requisition Number****:** PURCH002879 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**MICRO CENTER** is the nations leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology super store has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Micro Center has been ranked by one of the leading consumer advocacy magazines as a top walk-in store to purchase a PC based on merchandise selection, service and pricing. Work with us and help us on our mission to be the best computer and electronic device store in the world! We have established industry leading COVID-19 health and safety standards for our locations nationwide to ensure the continued health both of our associates and customers.
We are seeking a **Senior** **Purchasing Coordinator/Merchandise Specialist**. Working with the allocator, the Senior Purchasing Coordinator is directly accountable for performing all inventory management responsibilities and functions in the allocation department for all active and recently discontinued products. The position requires the associate to interface well throughout all departments to support company initiatives. Recent college graduates with internship or professional business experience can be considered for this opportunity.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Ensure the right product, right quantity, right time, in the right store
* Be familiar with weeks of supply goal for assigned categories to maintain budgeted inventory as well as sales trend and seasonality
* Help maintain store in-stocks at company goal to maximize sales
* Generate purchase orders and revisions as required
* Correspond with vendors through email, phone, conference calls, and vendor meetings to include PO confirmations, PO changes/cancellations and tracking
* Provide constant feedback to Allocator on stock opportunities and obstacles
* Manage secondary forecast system (e.g. D Deck) and work with Allocator to support Primary (A deck) forecasting
* Advertising responsibilities will include ordering product to support ad, replenishment, by store breakdown, getting the product to the stores on time, keying and proofing pricing
* Responsible for administration functions that include vendor set ups, purchase order management, markdowns, keying all pricing actions, price protection with back up documentation, managing the markdown eligibility process, deck realignment, liaison for DC, finance, and vendors to resolve discrepancies, and help the stores as needed
* Will support the cost savings initiative by second sourcing through distribution, Amazon, and the internet
* New store responsibilities will include ordering, pull backs to send to the new store, discrepancies, and any additional support needed
**Accountability:**
* Directly accountable to Allocator
* Indirectly accountable to Merchandise Manager/Buyer
**Performance Measurements/Key performance indicators:**
* Store In-Stocks
* Open order report integrity
* Supply Chain efficiency
* Group Results/Productivity
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**
* Bachelors degree in business preferred or equivalent work experience
* Minimum of 4-5 years business related work experience preferably in a retail allocation or purchasing department
* Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
* Proactive forward thinking individual who takes responsibility for themselves and critically assesses own performance
* Able to manage multiple task simultaneously
* Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision
* Excellent communicator in both written and oral forms
* Computer proficient
**OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:**
At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.
**BENEFITS & OTHER INFORMATION:**
Micro Center offers a balance between personal and professional interests, competitive pay, an employee discount on merchandise, flexible retail schedules and tuition reimbursement. In addition, a high-quality, competitive cafeteria benefits program is available on the first of the month following 60 days of active service to all full-time associates who work at least 30 hours per week. Whether youre employed full-time or part-time, Micro Center has many options available to support your professional, health and wellness goals!
Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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