Category Support Coordinator

Salary: 18.11- 27.17

SUMMARY

Northeast Shared Services is looking for a Category Support Coordinator to join our dynamic Category Management team. If you are a driven individual looking to jumpstart a new career, this is your opportunity. The Coordinator operates as the center for their designated merchandising area, working to directly support the director and category managers, and to collaborate with professionals in various adjacent functional areas. The Category Support Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Category Business Managers in the areas of ad and item accuracy, reporting, pricing, and inventory control. Provide continuous support to stores and vendors by answering questions and providing direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, edit, and proof portion of weekly ads. Also review and enter corresponding retails.
• Support category plans and objectives through data analysis, systems support, financial and deal sheet review.
• Research Bonus Buy extension requests, retail discrepancies, and inventory report for resolutions.
• Review cost changes and run sales reports for manual billing requests.
• Serve as a liaison and work closely with Category Business Managers, vendors, C&S buyers, supply chain, store managers, Pricing, Accounting and Promotions to keep all involved up to date and aware of any issues.
• Meet tight ad, billing, and set up deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accurate set up of new vendors, new items, and discontinue of products.
• Monitor and track deals, new and disc items, conversions, and D & A billing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the store environment
• Proficient in a PC environment (MS Office – Word, Excel, Access)
• Strong organizational, communication and problem resolution skills
• Strong data entry skills
• Self-starter; ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Familiarity with Mainframe systems (Macros), MicroStrategy, Demand Tec, and Adplex a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of administrative experience

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.