ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Product Life Management (PLM) Merchandise Assistant with our premier beauty retailer client. The Merchandise Assistant performs tasks as necessary to support the Transitions team. They execute administrative and routine functions that supports product disposition including disposition type, coding, sku listing and compliance. The role starts as a 6-month contract and is hybrid in office in Bolingbrook, IL in office six days / month.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- SKU maintenance : Ensures Add / delete form is complete with disposition. Responsible for updating & supporting disposition maintenance at the brand level (POP Portal) and item level (in PIM) for all skus per buyer’s direction including disposition codes and markdowns.
- Operational support : Provides operational support with high attention to detail, communication visibility to operations of category transitions, ability to troubleshoot, root cause and problem solve.
- Logistics : Initiates RTV / DIF and follow up with brand / buyer for RA number.
Execute clearance markdown cadence assigned at buyer’s direction.
Values : Exemplifies the company’s core values within role. Those Values are quality and timely decision making, continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, coaching and developing, planning and prioritizing, communication.REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION :
Experience : 2 yrs. relevant work experience preferred.Skills :Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, and capable of multi-tasking.Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of Adobe analytics, SAP and SAP Hana, Power BI & Tableau a plus.Creative problem solver.Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally and externally.Highly motivated individual with strong initiative and positive attitude.Strong work ethic; ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Working Conditions :
Position is in Bolingbrook, ILTypical office environment