Dillard's · 1 day ago
Merchandise Assistant
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDillard's is a retail company seeking a Merchandise Assistant for their Intimate Apparel division. The role involves supporting Buyers and Assistant Buyers in inventory management, vendor profitability analysis, and providing administrative support while preparing for advancement to an Assistant Buyer position.
E-CommerceFashionMen'sRetailWomen's
Hiring Manager
Ronnie Ross M.A.
Responsibilities
Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition. Provides data for the development of the merchandise strategy, including product selection and product and key item development
Assists in setting up new items and updating existing items in internal database. Assists in entering and maintaining price changes in a timely manner. Monitors all permanent price changes to ensure stores have completed, following up where needed
Responsible for entering and maintenance of purchase orders, working independently to track merchandise and troubleshoot shipping issues
Prepares, maintains and updates weekly, monthly, seasonal sales reports on best/worst sellers, aged inventory, as well as vendor and class performance—to be provided to Buyers/team in a timely manner
Executes returns to vendors as negotiated and necessary
Ensures the resolution of data integrity (on hand) issues
Maintain professional communication with executives within the Dillard’s organization and external vendors
Qualification
Required
Self-starter, highly motivated individual
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision
Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition
Provides data for the development of the merchandise strategy, including product selection and product and key item development
Assists in setting up new items and updating existing items in internal database
Assists in entering and maintaining price changes in a timely manner
Monitors all permanent price changes to ensure stores have completed, following up where needed
Responsible for entering and maintenance of purchase orders
Works independently to track merchandise and troubleshoot shipping issues
Prepares, maintains and updates weekly, monthly, seasonal sales reports on best/worst sellers, aged inventory, as well as vendor and class performance
Executes returns to vendors as negotiated and necessary
Ensures the resolution of data integrity (on hand) issues
Maintain professional communication with executives within the Dillard's organization and external vendors
Strong business acumen
Ability to quickly assess and develop solutions that support the business strategy, critical objectives, and cultural norms
Creative with a strategic mindset
Ability to turn concepts into action
Strong relationship building and influence skills
Flexible, resilient, and able to thrive in a dynamic, rapid paced environment
Embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating to win
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, executives, and vendors professionally
A strong understanding of MS Office (especially Excel and Power Point)
Knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts
Ability to learn and adapt to new software programs
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively
Ability to identify challenges and provide innovative solutions to improve processes and drive results
Self-motivated and proactive approach to tasks and projects
Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage
A generous merchandise discount
A 401(k) plan with employer matching
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Company
Dillard's
Dillard's Inc. is a luxury department store chain in the United States.
Founded in 1938
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1969-05-09IPO
Leadership Team
Herb Raiffie
COO
JEFF SCOTT
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