Title: MERCHANDISER (Toys) Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Job Number: 220001XA Job Summary : Performs routine administrative functions related to Buying functions for designated departments under Centralized Procurement. Serves in developmental capacity for a Mechandiser, NF-3 position Duties and Responsibilities : - Places purchase orders of basic forecasted, repetitive, and standing purchase order programs. Checks basic stock assortment for additions and deletions; initiates interstore transfers; returns merchandise to warehouse and overstocked merchandise to vendors. - Assists in the preparation and implementation of model stock plans and seasonal buying plans. Prepares historical analysis of various aspects of the merchandise required in developing buying plans and making commitments. - Responds to inquiries from field Exchanges, vendors, etc. Works closely with NEXCOM departments, vendors, field Exchanges, etc. to facilitate flow of information regarding changes to stock assortments, merchandise availability, sales events, substitutions, vendor support, etc. Ensures that Navy Exchanges are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications. Prepares bulletins including the master stock assortment list for each selling location. - Assigns style numbers to line items procured and maintains UPC files. - Assists in the preparation of advertising sheets, coop forms, worksheets, secures samples and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with all corporate promotional events. Assists in developing vendor produced inserts/flyers to tie-in with major promotional events. - Participate in retail marketing meetings, merchandise clinics, functional training courses for department(s) assigned, as required. - Keeps abreast of current industry/market trends for assigned department(s) by receiving trade publications, market offerings and information from the commercial sector. - Works under close supervision. - Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience which was gained in administrative, merchandising, technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a general knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices; skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships; and the ability to exercise mature judgement. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of education above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience which provided background in procurement practices: knowledge of preparing and implementing of model stock plans and seasonal buying plays; advertising sheets, worksheets, etc. or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the procurement operational area.
