General Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the buying department in all aspects including daily communication with warehouses and allocating merchandise to stores.
Major Responsibilities
- Daily Communication with warehouse regarding order maintenance; PO issues.
- Write and follow up with purchase orders.
- Place buys under direction of Division President and Buyer including written orders and follow up.
- All coordination of paperwork and shipping.
- Markdown maintenance under direction of Buyer.
- Input and classify new styles.
- Attach and maintain merchandise UPC’s.
- Verify invoicing against closed PO’s.
Specific Job Skills
- Ability to understand and follow somewhat complex verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
- Must be organized, able to set priorities, and a self-starter.
- Job duties tend to be recurring, but occasionally requires attention to and/or coordination of concurrent job duties.
- Under direction, examines basic information and/or situations and prepares summaries or draws conclusions for evaluation by others.
Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations And/or Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years experience in retail or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Language Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Good interpersonal skills required
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.04/hr - $26.44/hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
