**Merchandise Operations Specialist**
Category: Stores
Location: 280 School St #I-180, Mansfield , MA 02048
Schedule: Part_time
**Purpose Statement**
Responsible for the efficient execution of merchandising
to ensure consistency with product sets and signage displays in the store and when necessary
across a group of stores in a Market or District. Reduce
time
spent on merchandising
processes due to an increased familiarity
of sets. Assist in the receiving of merchandise to and from the store and to ensure that all merchandise is accurately stocked and priced, and provide guest service, as necessary. This job is composed of a variety of different tasks which may be covered by operational guidelines, and while individual judgment may occasionally be required in order to complete assigned tasks, most questions are directed to the Merchandise Operations Leader, Store Leader and/or the Leader on Duty.
**Key Accountabilities**
* Interact professionally and
effectively through verbal and
written communication with
all professional contacts with
emphasis on
company interests
* Knowledge of the store product and strong merchandising
and organization skills.
* Ability to be diligent in completion
of time
keeping, mileage
calculations and expenses.
* Access to
reliable transportation, proper liability insurance
* Move
merchandise up
to
50
pounds
* Assist with the unloading, pricing and stocking of merchandise according to operational guidelines in order to ensure that the store is well stocked and that supply counts are accurate.
* Verify that all pricing and inventory information is accurate, ensure that all merchandise is properly priced, that all SKU information is correct and that all required inventory control paperwork is competed accurately and in a timely manner.
* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures.
* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the store, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, washing the windows, facing the merchandise on the shelves, bathroom maintenance, etc.
* Participate in the completion of quarterly and annual physical inventory counts.
* May travel
to a designated store group following a scheduled timeline
to complete
projects (such as; Category Reviews, Action Memos,
Recalls, Resets, etc.)
* Complete
projects following policies & procedure; cleaning, planogram sets, proper labeling, signage & fixture needs of project, disposal of RTV items
as a result of set, appropriate hazardous waste storage
and clean up.
* Analyze on-site/actual conditions in comparison
to written plan, identify necessary corrections and recommend
alterations as necessary and troubleshoot
resolution. Coordination with Store/Field partners
and/or Support Center departments/partners
to ensure actual fixturing, floor plan
set-up, stocking and merchandising
is completed
according to scheduled plan and if changes are made
that they are properly communicated for all assigned locations.
* Communicate
with the Merchandise Operations Leader and the Store Leader
upon completion
of day on any remaining
unfinished projects, blue dot program needs, screen correction information
for the Store to complete
at end of day, overall set changes (adds/deletes/moves), DMB, POGS
and sign off of completion
form.
Special Projects as needed; Space Optimization,
POG integrity, Ad promotions,
etc.
**Nature of Supervision:**
General instruction provided on some, but not all tasks and work is generally checked upon completion.
**Education**
**and**
**Experience** While a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is generally preferred, an applicant must be able to
demonstrate
basic
math
proficiency
and
above
average
communication
skills.
C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
**Supervisory Responsibility:**
None
**Work Environment**
The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although merchandise receiving, merchandise carry-outs, or stock balancing will require leaving the store briefly. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs utilizing material handling equipment. Improper use of safety equipment and/or not following proper lifting techniques may pose of risk of injury to customers, pets, and store partners.
**Contacts:**
The partner will work primarily
with District and Store Leaders and some Support Center(s)
contacts to set timelines
for project completion.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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