Merchandise Operations Lead

Company: Bodega LLC
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Category: MerchandisingSalary Range: $60,000 - $70,000Location: RemoteSummary: Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, this position is responsible for a merchandise department's operations activities surrounding implementation and maintenance of procedures, inter-departmental communications, and management of Junior Merchandise Assistant and Merchandise Assistant positions.Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and oversees all purchase order processes and procedures, ensuring the consistent and proper accounting of all purchase order data (product information, SKU, etc.) and related tasks across all company inventory management and project management platforms.
• Trains and oversees Merchandise and Junior Merchandise Assistants on purchase order entry, product tracking, internal messaging, necessary reporting requirements and standard company purchase order organization and filing best practices.
• Reviews and audits vendor order confirmation for apparel and accessory category vendors, ensuring that within 3 days of receipt order confirmations are confirmed for accuracy or adjusted as needed.
• Leads implementation of any 3PL procedures and strategic planning in collaboration and under the direction of the head buyer.
• Trains and oversees necessary processes and procedures for the monitoring of merchandise operations across the company, including inventory requests, damage procedure, and overall interdepartmental processes.
• Coordinates with interdepartmental teams, specifically the logistics department, to ensure timely and accurate shipping and receiving data is tracked and accounted for in related company systems in real time.
• Plans and coordinates necessary meetings between the merchandise and logistics teams to ensure that all necessary updates are discussed. Manage updated marketing assets from brand partners and effectively communicate to internal teams at Bodega.
• Monitors and addresses merchandise department structure and performance management in partnership with Director of Merchandising.
• Collaborates with Accounting Department ensuring that all weekly accounts payable concerns are addressed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.*Essential FunctionSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises Junior Merchandise Assistants and Merchandise Assistants. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include contributing to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Why Bodega?About Bodega: Bodega is a fashion and lifestyle brand fusing art, fashion, design and counterculture. Since inception in 2006, Bodega has grown into a multi-dimensional company with various departments, workflows and a vibrant team that gets to work on projects around the world. We find it more important than ever to make sure every member of our team understands and works towards our values and mission.Bodega's mission is to empower creative expression within youth culture by discovering the everyday magic hidden in plain sight.The outward facing projects of Bodega are our brick and mortar and e-commerce retail, Private Label Brand, Boston Art Book Fair (founder), Pirate Radio, and pop-up art experiences.Our vision is to create for and inspire those who seek more than the ordinary.Benefits: For full-time team members, we offer a dynamic and competitive compensation package and benefits, including employee discounts, paid time off, employee clothing allowance, 401(k), volunteer time off, Summer Fridays and more.Bodega provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.Position Requirements:Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of basic merchandise terminology and retail math
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to take on increasingly challenging tasks
• Time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
• Attention to detailFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimePosition: Merchandise Operations LeadExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptReq Number: MER-24-00001Open Date: 8/9/2024Location: BostonThis position is currently accepting applications.
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