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Merchandising Assistant

Company: True Value

Location: Chicago, IL

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Job Description

Job ID: 1141

Position Description:
Challenging work. Good people. Commitment to success. These three short phrases define the True Value Company. It’s that simple. True Value Company is one of the world’s largest member-owned cooperatives. As a wholesaler with a strong retail focus, we provide products and programs to 5,600 True Value retailers worldwide with our 3,000 employees around the country.

Responsible for the day to day operations of the merchandising buying department in support of the Global Product Merchant (GPM) and Product Merchant (PM). Work closely with Merchandising staff to gain an understanding of strategic decisions to facilitate information sharing with the members. Partner with GPM and PM to resolve member and vendor issues. Schedule meetings and other business needs for the GPM and PM.

Position Requirements:
Communication

  • Field incoming requests and concerns from members and vendors and act on them appropriately.
  • Serve as a liaison between Members and other operational functions (marketing, accounting, inventory management, distribution, etc).Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.
  • Maintains GPM/PM’s email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication
  • Involved with line reviews
  • Vendor interaction

    Organization
  • Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
  • Helps organize projects/assignments

    General Administration
  • General administrative duties such as: data entry, filing department documents, typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate.
  • Performs other related duties as required
    Market Support
  • Coordinate approval and printing of Market order forms and other Market support materials
  • Collect information to update images and item descriptions for Fine Line.
  • May include occasional travel

    Position Attributes:
    4 year degree or equivalent expereince
    Strong organizational skills
    Precise communication
    Teamwork

    The True Value Company provides an environment that will encourage you to embark on a career that will stimulate your mind, while satisfying your need to work in an open, enjoyable atmosphere. Our salary and benefits package is competitive. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

    EOE:M/F/D/V


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