Coordinator 2, Corporate Purchase

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the management of merchandising projects, including ensuring projects stay on schedule and that all follow-up items are completed. The Coordinator also supports the Manager with personnel tasks and acts as a Team Lead when needed. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.

Description

% of Time Spent

• Review the weekly Merchandising Schedule to find changes or exceptions to pertinent information and to create purchase orders for construction projects; send the created purchase orders to the appropriate vendor, enter them into an Access database and the Millennium system, and file them.
  
  

35%

• Interact regularly with Regional Vice Presidents, Pharmacy Development Managers, and District Managers in the field regarding their equipment and supply needs and to take the necessary steps to resolve unfavorable situations.
  
  

25%

• Maintain the delivery schedules for indirect items, such as equipment and fixtures for construction projects, by interacting with vendors and notifying the appropriate associates of discrepancies and potential problems.
  
  

20%

• Create purchase orders for promotional items, supplies, and fixtures that are to be sent directly to stores, field offices, and distribution centers. Investigate state-required reference books and supplies and order them for the stores.
  
  

15%

• Maintain 3,500 fax machines used in the field by investigating malfunctioning equipment, determining if it should be replaced or upgraded, ensuring equipment is removed from closed stores and sent to the appropriate vendor, and analyzing quarterly invoices for accuracy.
  
  

5%

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required Or Preferred

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Other/List/Reason

Required or Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Or Preferred

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

3 years of experience in

office environment

Required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- and two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

SCOPE

Freedom to Act

Ability to accomplish work that is closely managed and reviewed for accuracy and adequacy. Follow specific, outlined, and detailed directions.

Problem Complexity and Problem Solving Timeframes

Ability to provide resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: The majority of tasks typically take one to two days to resolve.

Impact

Failure to accomplish results can normally be overcome without significant effect on the organization.

Contact With Others

Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer / vendor contacts. Part of a team who represents the organization. Monitor activities and communicates information across the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supervision

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$17.60 - $24.25], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.”