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Kohl's · 2 months ago

Merchandise Specialist

Kohl's is seeking a Merchandise Specialist responsible for Buying Office activities including style setup, purchase order creation, and sample coordination. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure effective management of office tasks and proper display of items.

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Responsibilities

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
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

Qualification

Learning new technologiesChange managementProblem-solvingVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailProject management

Required

Adept problem-solving abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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

Company

Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$360M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $360M
1992-05-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Steven Dee
Chief Technology Officer
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Jill Timm
Chief Financial Officer
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