Cost Plus World Market - Merchandising Assistant (Oakland, CA)

Merchandising Assistant

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Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Entry Level
Position Duration: Full-Time

Description:

General Overview:
The Merchandising Assistant will provide support the Merchandising Division in achievement of financial plans and adhere to the Retail Master Calendar. Direction will be provided by the Divisional Merchandise Manager for the divisional needs and projects. The main focus is sample management, information entry and upkeep, and daily vendor/store communication.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sample management – tracking, unpacking and organizing new samples, coordinate samples for visual and advertising as necessary
• Develop and maintain sku’s
• Complete promotional and markdown entry
• Provide timely store and vendor communication
• Maintain and meet deadlines on multiple, concurrent projects
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated flexibility, ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, resulted driven environment
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools including Excel & Word
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Solid math skills
• Retail and administrative/office experience preferred
• BA/BS degree preferred, but not required
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of all applicable law.

Cost Plus World Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or agencies, please.

Posted by Alicia Luu

Cost Plus World Market- Full Time Assistant Buyer (Oakland, CA)

Assistant Buyer

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Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Mid Level
Position Duration: Full-Time

Description:

General Overview:
Responsible for managing the daily operation of the department including planning, forecasting and coordination all necessary information related to advertising. Communicate with vendors and agents as needed and serve as the key department contact for stores. Assist the Buyer with developing seasonal, category and growth opportunities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare advertising-samples, ROI’s, meetings and signs; proof ads
• Recap and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer
• Assist Buyer with financial-markdowns and merchandise promotions
• Assist Buyer with strategic planning following the master retail calendar
• Store, vendor and agent correspondence
• Visual/schematic planning; shelf talker and signs
• Attend best seller and strategic planning meetings – present in Buyers absence
• Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement
• Reports and analysis; weekly and as assigned
• SKU maintenance-set-up & update
• Claims preparation and follow up
• Assist Buyer with product development

Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multi unit retailer
• Bachelors degree required
• Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400, Brio
• Solid systems skills; Microsoft; Excel, Word
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong business math skills
• Ability to work independently
• Lifting and moving boxes of samples – 1-3 hours per week
• Operation of a PC – 25-30 hours per week
• Faxing, filing and photocopying – 1-2 hours per week
• Branching and working in the stores (stocking the sales floor)
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of all applicable law.

Cost Plus World Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or agencies, please.

posted by Alicia Luu