Job description

Kane's Furniture is seeking a Buyer Assistant to join our Merchandising team! In this role you will work directly with Kane's buyers to support the Merchandising team in bringing the best selection to our amazing clients! We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to join the fast paced world of merchandising. This role is a full-time, in-office position located at our Pinellas Park Store Support Center. Do you see yourself in this role? Click the apply button below!

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Buying Office. Executes tasks as assigned by the Buying Office to include special order entry, tagging program, order process and communication with internal and external parties as needed.

Job Functions

Create new sku’s while managing related product features & benefits
Create and print all new product tags
Maintain tag edits and download for store to print
Assist with market preparations as needed
Liaison between buyer and vendor partners
Communicate product status changes on weekly Merchandising Memo
SKU, label and distribute all special-order materials
Reporting and data manipulation using Excell

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

Assumes responsibility for Office Organization.
Communicates effectively with stores, vendors and other professionals.
Intermediate Excel experience for reporting and data manipulation
Prepare and distribute weekly Merchandise Memo as requested by the Buyers.
Performs other administrative and clerical tasks and completes special projects as assigned.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective business relations with stores, vendors, and other business professionals.
Responds to inquiries, handles or refers issues as appropriate while conveying a positive image of Kane’s.
Obtains and provides information as needed.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with area staff and with management.
Assist other assistants and personnel as needed.
Keep management apprised of activities and important information.
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
Performs miscellaneous clerical and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the internet and other web-based tools

Experience Required:

One-year related experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

Proficient word processing skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
Able to work well independently and as part of a team
Able to assist, direct, and coordinate others
Ability to interpret industry data and make decisions under supervision
Basic math operations on a regular basis

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision disability, 401k and profit sharing
Paid vacation
Generous employee discount
Continuous training and development

Kane Furniture LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background and drug testing.

Kane's is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Kane’s is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex), race, color, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please call our hotline at 877-824-5782. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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