SUMMARY: Maintains supplier and product specific data within the Bamboo Rose and Enable systems for all direct import products. Interfaces with 3rd party agency for proprietary brand packaging development and UPC creation and parts warranty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position will require excellent organizational and time management skills as well as decision-making abilities. Demonstrate an ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions, markets and constraint. Communicate effectively with all parties, internal and external, and properly convey the message with clear conviction and understanding.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts Degree. Minimum two years business and/or industry experience, preferably in the retail or commercial office products industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. Requires extensive ability to read, comprehend, create and follow a schedule with close deadlines. Ability to read internal reports in which the content is changing frequently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Understanding of basic algebra.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Excel. Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word and Powerpoint) are a must.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of direct import Proprietary Brand product data, including marketing copy, UPC assignment, packaging labels and trademark markings
• Interface with China Sourcing office for compliance renewals and tracking for customs and certifications
• Maintain data integrity between Bamboo Rose and Enable to synchronize data during SKU life cycle management and vendor changes
• Generate reports from Bamboo Rose and Enable related to new SKU set-up, MOQ updates and transactional content for direct import items
• Act as vendor in catalog review process, noting keep/drop recommendations, copy review, catalog page proofing and approvals
• Attend weekly import PO meeting and execute follow-up as required on data clean-up as needed and to gain visibility into the global sourcing supply chain and operations
• Third party warranty service interaction on product questions, coordinate quarterly parts replenishment orders and parts inventory life cycle management
• process build out and improvement in handling requests from SPI
• Other duties may be assigned.