Merchandise Assistant

Gaffney, SC (Corporate) • Corporate • Full-Time Hourly • Day Shift

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Job Type

Full-Time Hourly

Shift

Day

Location

Gaffney, SC (Corporate)

Immediate Supervisor

Buyer

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
HSA Contributions
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)
Holiday Pay (8 hours)
Christmas Bonus
Employee Discount
Employee Recognition Program
EAP Program
Referral Program

Perks

Competitive wages
Flexible schedules
Closed on Sundays
Unique team culture
'Promote from within' philosophy
Comprehensive benefit package
Employee discount

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Summary

A Merchandise Assistant supports the buyer in managing product inventory, ensuring the right products are available for sale, and assisting with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain appointment calendars (in buyer’s absence)
Answer telephone calls; take messages and return calls in buyer’s absence
Prepare store memos
Return samples to vendors/ companies
Enter purchase order information into computer system
Assign SKU# to all styles
Communicate with stores and vendors on defective merchandise to be returned
Print out weekly buying reports
Email information to stores and vendors
Distribute mail and reports
Special letters
Compile all weekly and monthly inventories
Set up forms
Approve transfers
Cooperate with management and other buying staff associates
Perform other duties as assigned by buyer or upper management

Qualifications

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong attention to detail with a customer-first approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new programs and platforms
Ability to work constructively in a team environment where brainstorming and collaboration are standard
Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-processing environment
Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift, push, pull and carry at least 20 lbs.

Required Experience

Computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); experience with office equipment; phone etiquette and communication skills.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

A family-owned retail department store.

Founded In 1945, Hamrick's currently operates at 20 locations in 5 states. Our core value of Great Brands and Incredible Prices Is successful due to our Great Teams and Incredible People, people just like you!

We have a promotion from within philosophy that fosters an environment of learning and growth where each employee can reach their highest potential. Hamrick's is growing and our success provides advancement opportunities in our stores and in our corporate office.

At Hamrick's we value our culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for each other. We are closed for business on Sundays to provide our team members with a better work life balance. We offer competitive wages, flexibility, and fair expectations for our employees.