Merchant I - JJEHQ/Summerville/Remote

The Merchant I is responsible for building, communicating and executing merchandising strategies that meet or exceed financial goals, in support of the Directors’ overall strategy and business imperatives. They will lead, inspire, train, and develop a team of Merchandisers, and Buyers. Achieve revenue and profit growth through competitive intelligence, consumer insights, industry expertise, and business knowledge. Drive key purchasing decisions and business performance of merchandise categories through early planning and strategy implementation.

• Prudently manage the budget for the merchandising division, optimizing purchases to achieve a marked reduction in operating inventory while consistently surpassing performance targets.
• Achieve sales performance and KPIs targets, implementing adaptive strategies to attain year-over-year revenue growth and an amplified EBITDA.
• Strategically manage assigned categories, establishing a well thought out cycle of rationalization, liquidation, and new product selection.
• Cultivate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors, expertly negotiating terms and agreements that drive down procurement costs while also improving profitability through establishment and enforcement of vendor programs.

• Collaborate with demand planning to develop process and communication channels to minimize stock outages and maximize growth potential.
• Review and approve replenishment buyer purchase orders ensuring that purchases in excess of forecast are justified.
• Track and achieve inventory levels and turn projections based on forecasted sales.

• Champion enrichment data completeness and accuracy through QC and collaboration with DMT.

• Proficient with ERP systems and software such as Microsoft Excel, Bi, and PowerPoint.
• Strong skills in statistics, mathematics, and analytics.

Hours are somewhat flexible, with employees required to attend both team and individual meetings. Occasionally additional hours may be optional or mandatory to complete essential tasks. All work is performed within an office environment with occasional warehouse exposure. Occasional travel may be required.

Merchants will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. Worker may be required to lift objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 40 lbs. on rare occasion. May also be required to walk and stand for long periods during occasional trade show seasons.

Merchandiser(s) and Replenishment Buyer(s) as assigned.

Must be at least 18 years old.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.