Merchandise Specialist

Job Title: Merchandise Specialist
Location: Seattle, WA 98101 (Remote Job)
Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:
Contractor is a motivated self-starter who is committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.
A day in the life...
Manage & meet vendor SLAs and escalations; organize your own workflow to meet deadlines provided by the business and vendors.
Gather information and prioritize completion of item set-up, maintenance, and systematic ordering execution.
Make educated decisions on data needs, product attributes, and classification to ensure speed and quality are met.
Understand retail math and decisions made on product setup (including pricing) and PO management needs - i.e. shifts of PO (USD))
Point of contact for internal teams and vendors; answer questions regarding item data, setup, and PO management.
Identify and communicate new best practices or efficiencies across the team.
Utilize tools and systems to support established business processes and any additional processes as business evolves.
Follow through on commitments; meet or exceed timelines.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to balance speed/productivity with accuracy/attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Outlook)
Advanced time management and prioritization skills.
Established interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive partnerships.
Experience with analyzing data, identifying root cause, and using data to tell a story.
A strong sense of ownership and operate as a self-starter.
A strong sense of team and demonstrated experience extending yourself to others.
Problem-solving skills, a desire to continue evolving, are curious & ever-changing.
Understanding of customer needs, wants, and expectations.