What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Assistant position at Aston Carter?
Aston Carter is exclusively partnering with a large food distribution corporation and largest retailer-owned cooperative in the US to hire for a Merchandising Assistant to join their Procurement and Purchasing. This position will be heavily involved in supporting the buying teams administratively; training will last between 2 to 3 months onsite & then the position will be a hybrid role.
Description:
- The Merchandising Assistant supports the day-to-day coordination and administrative tasks for the Buying Teams for their assigned Product Division
- This position will support Category Manager(s) in the areas of administrative duties, reporting, workshop preparation, and item maintenance
- This position will be responsible for coordinating across divisions and gathering information necessary for Category Managers to deliver on their strategic plan
- The Merchandise Assistant will connect the dots between meeting category objectives, divisional objectives and the organizational objectives
- Going to competitor stores for specific item research for research and presentations
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree is required
- Someone who has experience with Excel/Microsoft Office Suite (Used for presentations with Category Managers)
- Someone who has a experience with Data Entry/ Administrative Assistant skills
- Someone who is comfortable working within Powerpoint and creating presentations that we need to presented in front of department managers
Interested Applicants, please reach out to Katie Frake at khoover@astoncarter.com
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
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Salary : $21 - $24
