gravitypope is looking for the right individual to fill the key role of Merchandise Assistant, based in our Edmonton Support Office. The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for supporting the Merchandise Department with executing tasks related to order management, receiving, allocations and analysis. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, positive, and a resourceful self-starter who continually seeks opportunities to enhance company procedures and to achieve corporate goals.
Compensation is based on relevant experience, job-related skills, location, and performance. Additional employee perks that may be available include a comprehensive benefits package, generous employee discount, Friends & Family program, annual fitness allowance, contests, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by continued growth and strong business results.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a related field
• 1 - 3 years’ retail experience
• Retail merchandise buying experience is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with integrated retail and point of sale software platforms an asset
• Excellent numerate and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, as well as ensure a high quality of work completed within an acceptable timeframe
• High attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the retail industry
  Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume through Indeed or our careers page at www.gravitypope.com/careers.
  gravitypope is dedicated to ensuring all employees are valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We are committed to building a solid environment that supports inclusivity and diversity. This means we will not discriminate against anyone regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship or any other aspect which makes someone unique.
  We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In perso

• Order management tasks, including the verification of order confirmations, invoices and packing lists, preparation of Purchase Order (PO) drafts and entering POs into the IMS
• Ensure PO past cancel dates are reported and cancelled monthly as required
• Identify and report vendor mis-shipments, late shipment of goods, pricing errors and description errors
• Back-office receiving of product into the IMS
• Report receiving summary packages to Accounts Payable
• Inventory correction and maintenance
• Execute allocation, stock rebalance, and seasonal-flip transfers
• Assist with preparation of Buying Summary reports
• Compile data for various routine and ad hoc reports
• Enter product markdowns
• Prepare and log documentation for credit requests
• Submit credit requests and arrange return of goods to vendor
• Maintain damage and non-damage credit logs
• File maintenance and other administrative tasks as required
• Manage vendor portfolios as assigned
• Additional reporting as assigned
• Organize physical product in warehouse as required