As Merchandise Specialist you will be responsible for Buying Office activities including style setup, purchase order creation and sample coordination. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure day-to-day office tasks are completed and items are placed on site and displayed correctly.
What You'll Do
Work with K-Link Team to identify attribute due dates, facilitate vendor attribution in K-Link and on-time Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) of orders
Create, maintain and submit purchase orders for processing
Edit and import purchase orders before shipment of goods
Manage Buying Office samples (including tagging, organizing and purging) for advertising, marketing or vendor meetings
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Ensure samples are submitted to item production team and live on site
Leverage sample tracker tool and manage On Hand Not on Site (OHNO) report to communicate effectively with the office, and locate and activate missing items on the website
Communicate and follow up with Vendor and Product Development teams regarding missing samples
Communicate with Vendors and Product Development about buy plans
Work with the buying team to validate the accuracy and completeness of buy plans
Communicate with Direct Ship Vendors about Delivery Schedule Numbers (DSNs)
Work with the buy team to submit buy plans to K-Link team
Build relationships with vendors and internal business partners to support buying teams
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Adept problem-solving abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail
Preferred
Ability to learn new technologies and train others
Capability to assume a project-based role
Change agent, ability to influence peers to adopt new processes and technologies
Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
Job ID: kohls-10486_KLHKUSR358561 Employment Type: Other
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
HSA
On-Site Gym
Pet Insurance
Short-Term Disability
FSA
HSA With Employer Contribution
Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Family Support Resources
On-site/Nearby Childcare
Fertility Benefits
Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Opportunities
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
Casual Dress
On-Site Cafeteria
Company Outings
Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
401(K) With Company Matching
Relocation Assistance
Financial Counseling
Professional Development
Leadership Training Program
Associate or Rotational Training Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Mentor Program
Access to Online Courses
Lunch and Learns
Promote From Within
Shadowing Opportunities
Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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