Market Fashion Merchandiser (Turnersville, NJ)

Job Description WAL*MART Market Fashion Merchandiser   Wal-Mart Culture The success of Wal-Mart is linked to each Associates mastery and daily application of the Company¿s Three Basic Beliefs: Respect for the Individual Contributes to a unique family and team environment by demonstrating respect for and sensitivity to all individuals; supporting the Wal-Mart commitment to diversity; following through on commitments; and communicating clearly and courteously with fellow Associates, Customers, and Suppliers; Service to our Customers Makes shopping at Wal-Mart a uniquely positive experience by greeting Customers with warmth, enthusiasm, energy, and courtesy; showing a personal interest in them; determining what help they need and promptly delivering it; and mastering Wal-Marts products and services; and Strive for Excellence Behaves in a lawful, honest, and ethical manner at all times; sets and achieves high standards of performance; takes personal responsibility for completing duties timely and efficiently; shows initiative; and suggests ways in which Wal-Mart can continuously improve. Job Responsibilities Primary job responsibilities and functions are listed below. An Associate in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the Facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Operations ¿ Serves as a liaison between the Home Office and the Field on resolving issues. ¿ Travels to and from Facility by various travel means. ¿ Prepares tour notes for Facility detailing what actions need to be taken and provides notes and explanations to supervisory positions. ¿ Expresses ideas or gives direction in a clear and concise manner. ¿ Promotes an environment that exceeds the expectations of the Customer. ¿ Communicates and responds to Customer questions and ensures Customers receive requested assistance. ¿ Oversees and directs execution of inventory process, including inventory preparation, recounts, and trailer logs. ¿ Trains and communicates effectively with all Associates to ensure consistent execution of Company policies. ¿ Actively practices the 3 Basic Beliefs and upholds the Ethics Policy of the Company. ¿ Reviews and analyzes financial and business reports, including sales results, inventory levels, inventory tracking, payroll, and Customer counts. ¿ Identifies opportunities to prevent shrink. ¿ Protects Company assets by working with loss prevention and Store Managers to develop shrink controls and accident plans. ¿ Ensures cleanliness and safety of displays. ¿ Communicates and instructs Associates regarding proper methods of controlling expenses and monitors their progress. ¿ Analyzes results of the STAR, develops action plans, and communicates and oversees execution of plans. ¿ Manages multiple Facilities¿ inventory and shrinkage. ¿ Maintains assigned records and Company assets in accordance with Company policies and procedures. ¿ Analyzes and/or approves invoicing paperwork. ¿ Teaches Facility Management and/or Department Managers to forecast sales and determine adequate staffing levels. ¿ Communicates P&L results with Associates in order to improve Facility performance. ¿ Manages confidential information and documentation as required by Company policies, and local, State, and Federal guidelines. Merchandising ¿ Analyzes sales trends of products during the month and advises supervisory positions on how to adjust inventory and displays to respond to sales. ¿ Evaluates the sales and profit performance of products and develops and implements appropriate action plans to improve sales. ¿ Identifies merchandise to be moved to the sales floor to ensure proper levels of in-stock and to make room for newly arriving merchandise, and ensures that those steps are implemented. ¿ Ensures Associates¿ timely, accurate, and safe setup of merchandise on racks, displays, features, side counters, and action alleys. Revised: April 2006 Notice: This description supersedes all prior descriptions. Page 1 of 4 Job Description WAL*MART Market Fashion Merchandiser   ¿ Works with Managers in directing Department Managers/Leads in adjusting inventory, changing displays, and repositioning merchandise to improve sales potential. ¿ Directs supervisory positions and Associates in reviewing new modular plans, including planning how merchandise will be moved to meet the modular requirements and advising or assigning additional staff to assist as necessary. ¿ Advises supervisory positions on their plans to adjust merchandise sets and displays in seasonal space to drive add-on sales by selecting and positioning products. ¿ Oversees the Managers to achieve inventory objectives and ensure in-stock and appropriate inventory levels throughout District. People ¿ Ensures Associates are properly trained. ¿ Understands and applies the principles of Servant Leadership. ¿ Supports and encourages Open Door Policy by creating a positive, productive, and engaging environment for all Associates. ¿ Interacts with Associates through CBWA. ¿ Educates, informs, and directs the execution of training for Management Associates. ¿ Coaches and mentors Managers and/or Associates by working with them to understand their career aspirations, performance, and capabilities, and provides counsel and input on how to grow and improve their careers. ¿ Creates an environment that promotes opportunities to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Fashion Merchandising ¿ Ensures execution of apparel initiatives to decrease markdowns. ¿ Ensures consistent apparel execution throughout the Company by teaching and implementing new ideas to management and Associates. ¿ Reviews, advises and/or implements apparel direction/COMAC execution and communicates findings with management and merchandising. ¿ Provides support for District Facilities as a contact for apparel needs ¿ Store/Club of the Community: The ability to tailor the assortment of products to the needs of the community, as well as competitive influences. ¿ Merchandising: Knowledge of merchandising and cross-merchandising procedures, including choosing displays, selling them up, stocking, ordering, receiving, Company programs, and the ability to train others to do so. ¿ Operational Audit: Understanding of and the ability to execute and enforce Company expectations of total Store/Club operations. ¿ SWAS Planning: Knowledge of and the ability to direct Facility Management and/or Department Managers to plan individual department business based on season, Customer/Member trends! merchandise promotion, etc. ¿ Industry Awareness: Knowledge of new developments and technical advances related to the processes, practices, equipment, or technology of Wal-Mart/SAM¿S CLUB¿s competitors and the general industry. Essential Functions The Essential Functions of the position are listed below. ¿ Manages the fashion merchandising of multiple facilities. ¿ Maintains assigned records, Company funds, and property in accordance with Company policies and procedures. ¿ Prepares, reviews, and files routine paperwork. ¿ Manages the presentation of merchandise, including accurate pricing and proper signing, in-stock and inventory levels, and competitive pricing, and assesses economic trends and demographics. ¿ Assists management with the supervision of the Apparel, Shoes, and Jewelry areas by assisting with mentoring, teaching, assigning duties, and enforcing Company policies and procedures. The following tasks are necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position: ¿ visually verifies information often in small print. ¿ Reads information often in small print. ¿ Visually locates merchandise and other objects. ¿ Observes Associate and customer behavior. ¿ Writes documents, reports, etc. using a writing instrument (e.g., pencil, pen) or computer. ¿ Enter and locate information on computer. ¿ Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects. of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination ¿ Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. ¿ Moves through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. ¿ Moves over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces. ¿ Moves up and down a ladder. ¿ Moves up and down stairs. ¿ Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing less than 10 pounds without assistance. ¿ Works overnight and varying shifts, as required. ¿ Travels to and from multiple facilities or work sites conducting tours and inspections ¿ Travels to multiple facilities or work sites requiring both single and multiple day stays ¿ Communicates effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment. ¿ Presents information to small or large groups and individuals**This position is located in Turnersville, NJ and supports market 86.** Entry Requirements Qualifications for the job are listed below: Eligibility Requirements ¿ Meet applicable eligibility requirements (see PD-05). Minimum Qualifications ¿ Two years of combined retail management experience AND Two years of Fashion Merchandising (Apparel, Shoes, or Jewelry) experience; OR ¿ One year retail management experience plus a Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising. Key Characteristics Important knowledge, skill, and ability requirements of job functions are listed below: ¿ Strategic Thinking: The ability to examine and understand the area¿s competitive strengths and weaknesses. ¿ Decision-Making: The ability to know when a decision needs to be made and having the readiness to make timely, sound decisions. ¿ Influence: The ability to convince or persuade others. ¿ Negotiating: The ability to achieve mutually satisfying agreements in negotiations with others by listening to their objectives, acting as the Company¿s representative to effectively communicate the Company¿s objective, and seeking common ground and collaborative solutions. ¿ Speaking: The ability to convey information clearly and respectfully to Associates, Facility Management. Department Managers, or Customers/Members. ¿ Liaison: The ability to serve as a liaison between the Home Office and the Field, including the ability to manage, communicate, and implement Home Office and Facility goals, direction, and results to management and/or hourly staff to encourage performance, and resolve issues between the Home Office and the Field. ¿ Stress Tolerance: The ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures. ¿ Adaptability/Flexibility: The ability to change ones management style or approach as a result of unexpected circumstances or ambiguous work situations. ¿ Planning: The ability to set, implement, and enforce priorities and plans and to coordinate work activities to achieve desired results. ¿ Training: The ability to deliver necessary and proper training to Associates. ¿ Strategic Leadership: The ability to establish and communicate a vision and obtain commitment from Associates. ¿ Company Policies and Procedures: Knowledge of Company policies and procedures, and the ability to implement and enforce them, as well as to instruct others regarding procedures for proper compliance. ¿ Open Door Policy: Knowledge of Wal-Mart SAM¿S CLUB Open Door policy and the ability to teach and implement Open Door policy, as well as to instruct others regarding procedures for doing so. ¿ Inventory Control: Knowledge of and the ability to enforce the proper procedures for maintaining control of all inventories, including checking in merchandise, tracking outgoing merchandise, and ordering merchandise as needed. ¿ Marketing: Knowledge of the principles and methods of effective marketing. 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