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About Ace Retail Holdings
Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.
Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
Job Title: Merchandising Specialist
Department: Category Management Team
Reports To: Sr. Category Manager
Exemption Status: Exempt (Salary)
About Ace Retail Holdings
Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.
General Job Summary
The Merchandising Specialist supports the development of national and regional merchandising initiatives, working closely with key vendors as well as marketing teammates as a member of the Category Management team. This position plays an integral role in communicating with stores and vendors to ensure accurate program execution at retail and is ideal for someone who wishes to move up in a Merchandising/Category Management position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Play a key support role in the ongoing development and execution of product rollouts and new store presentations for assigned categories.
• Troubleshoot individual store issues in conjunction with the appropriate Category Manager, Marketing/SSC counterpart, and/or vendor, resolving discrepancies with orders, receipts, packing slips, etc. as needed.
• Support the development of strong vendor partnerships, with prompt response and resolution to vendor issues and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate vendor information and product level information including SKU, UPC, cost, style, model number and information, establishing new SKUs as needed.
• Execute purchase orders for direct vendors.
• Assist Visual Merchandising Team with vendor specific POP and fixture order placement and tracking.
• Partner with vendors to gather photography, product samples and/or copy to support marketing initiatives.
• Play an active role in the proofing of marketing materials prior to distribution.
• Develop a basic working knowledge of Business Intelligence software reporting capability, to support Category Managers with weekly/monthly reporting where identified.
• Lead the planning efforts related to annual Vendor Show activities, organizing show materials, floor plans and communication vehicles.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Interest or class work in Merchandising or Buying a plus.
• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
• Excellent people and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded.
• Travel as required.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.
Compensation Details
$50000 - $65000
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Westlake_External
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Westlake Ace Hardware is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.