Five Below · 13 hours ago
Merchandising Assistant Temp
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFive Below is a company that embraces a culture of fun and creativity, seeking to inspire both associates and customers alike. The Merchandising Assistant Temp will support the Buying team through various responsibilities such as purchase order management, sample management, and communication with cross-functional teams.
RetailSalesShopping
Responsibilities
Run reports and analysis as needed for the Buying team in a timely and correct manner
Work with team to suggest newness to add freshness to the assortment
Purchase order management
On-order and purchase order tracking
Ensure successful preparation for style outs and walkthroughs
Take ownership of sample management
Managing all aspects of item set up including Data entry, merch ops communication, customs/trade, and vendor follow up
Ensure all final samples are available for ads, floor sets and style outs
Aid in the development and assortment of specific classes and product lines to deliver trend-right merchandise
Reviews packaging/verifies testing with compliance. Follows through with samples to ensure quality received matches what was ordered
Executes Comp Shop recaps and analysis as needed
Manages PO revision process inclusive of reviewing revisions with buyer and entering in the log and all communication with PO analyst
Manages Order request data entry and ensures that all data is correct before PO’s are requested
Manages all item change requests for buying team and ensures follow up to the PO stage
Follows up with cross-functional teams including supply chain, merchandise ops and planning to make sure items and POs are being approved in a timely manner
Run and update ladder plans to provide framework for business insights
Manage shipment tracking and communicate any issues between merchandise team, DC team and vendors
Facilitate process of MOS, Markdowns, RTVs, Attribute creation, deal pricing, marketing project requests and chargebacks
Develop relationships with cross-functional teams such as finance, merchandise ops, allocation, planning, marketing, customer service and supply chain
Aid in the resolution and communication of issues and solutions at the DC including overages, shortages, UPC discrepancies and import order delays
Maintains open communication with vendor community on a daily or weekly basis
Qualification
Required
Ability to run reports and analysis in a timely and correct manner
Experience in purchasing order management
Skills in on-order and purchase order tracking
Capability to prepare for style outs and walkthroughs
Ownership of sample management
Experience in managing item set up including data entry, merch ops communication, customs/trade, and vendor follow up
Ability to ensure all final samples are available for ads, floor sets and style outs
Aid in the development and assortment of specific classes and product lines
Review packaging and verify testing with compliance
Execute Comp Shop recaps and analysis as needed
Manage PO revision process and communicate with PO analyst
Manage order request data entry and ensure data accuracy
Manage item change requests for buying team
Follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approval of items and POs
Run and update ladder plans for business insights
Manage shipment tracking and communicate issues between teams
Facilitate processes of MOS, Markdowns, RTVs, Attribute creation, deal pricing, marketing project requests and chargebacks
Develop relationships with cross-functional teams such as finance, merchandise ops, allocation, planning, marketing, customer service and supply chain
Aid in the resolution and communication of issues at the DC
Maintain open communication with vendor community
Benefits
Health coverage
Financial and personal wellness
Company
Five Below
Five Below, Inc. operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. It offers sporting goods, games, wearables and jewelry,
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$211MKey Investors
Advent International
2012-07-19IPO
2010-10-29Private Equity· $194M
2008-09-15Private Equity· $17M
Leadership Team
T
Thomas G. Vellios
Founder and CEO
K
Kenneth R. Bull
COO at Five Below
Recent News
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