Analyst Merchandising

Orgill; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orgill in Collierville, Tennessee, is seeking an Assistant to the Senior Category Manager. The successful candidate will assist with product sourcing, vendor relationships, and negotiation of marketing support, pricing, and terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related area and three to five years of experience. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong communication and analytical skills. Regular on-site attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a business-related area.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred in a similar field.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with negotiating various terms with the vendor community.
• Learn and assist with vendor line and assortment reviews using SCA tools.
• Attend Dealer Markets and assist with coordinated activity for merchandise.

Skills

Negotiation techniques

Analytical abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree in a business-related area

Tools

Google Platform

Job description

To assist the Senior Category Manager and Merchandise Manager in all facets of product sourcing, selection, and managing the vendor relationship.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with negotiating the following with the vendor community:
• Marketing Support.
• Payment and Freight Terms.
• Pricing.
• Assortment.
• Promotions.
• Other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship.
• Learn and assist with vendor line and assortment reviews per assigned department(s) using the Strategic Category Analysis (SCA) tools.
• Assist with selling buying event commitments and prepare order forms for Buying Events.
• Attends Dealer Markets / Buying events and assists with coordinated activity for assigned merchandise.
• Responds to questions and requests for information from dealers, sales representatives, and vendors.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Success Factors: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office products and the Google Platform.
• Polished negotiation techniques.
• Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weight options when solving problems and making decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with a variety of challenging situations under stress.Ability to organize materials, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required in a business-related area.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred in a same or similar field.
• Must be willing to travel to Company Dealer Markets as well as infrequent training opportunities where they present themselves – requirements may vary.
• Regular, on-site, in person attendance required.

Supervisory Responsibility: None