Merchandise Assistant - Los Angeles Buying Office

Merchandise Assistant - Los Angeles Buying Office

About Bealls Inc.: If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.

Who We Are:

• We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.
• We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.
• We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.
• We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our associates, and our industry partners.
• We are guided by Bealls Inc. company values: Acceptance, Accountability, Authenticity, Compassion, Empowerment, Openness, and Transparency.

Why Join Bealls Inc.:

• Location: Our corporate offices are in Los Angeles CA
• Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for nearly 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!
• Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.
• Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job.
• Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

Salary Range: $21-$22 Hourly, based on skills and experience.

Impact on Our Business: This is a full-time position available at our downtown LA Buying Office. The Merchandise Assistant will support one or more Buyers with purposeful and administrative tasks. The Merchandise Assistant is also responsible in providing continuous contribution in the communication with vendors, to assist a team of passionate retail professionals in driving their business. The position is mainly data entry, including such tasks as entering in purchase orders, declaring items in our system, making price changes and entering in marketing/advertisement data into the system. Other duties include using Microsoft Excel and Word to process tasks, including writing bulletins, memos, making plans and organizing trip itineraries for the Buyers. Your main function will be to support our Merchandising Team so we are looking for individuals who are organized, fast paced, have a great attention to detail, can multi-task, enjoy working with others and love the fast-paced environment of retail!

Expectations for Success:

• Critical accuracy with data entry related to purchase orders, items, pricing, and marketing.
• Purchase order creation on a daily basis.
• Occasional travel with the Buyer to local Bealls Stores and/or Bealls Outlet stores in Hillsborough and Sarasota County.
• Liaison support for the buying office; including but not limited to direct communication with marketing/ecommerce, compliance, logistics, GMM, and DMM.
• General office maintenance: ordering supplies, merchandise sample management, office organization and filing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and frequently via email, telephone, and Microsoft Teams with external and internal partners.
• Support buyer with marketing process for Bealls Stores including samples deadlines, order tracking, purchase order entry, and data entry. Includes inputting all data on the marketing tracking form to support weekly ads.
• Direct communication with outside vendors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Entry level role with no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Attributes:

• High School Diploma required or equivalent experience.
• Retail focused associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous retail store experience preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

• Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, etc.).