This is the latest requirement that we received… it is an ongoing contract assignment located in Wilton, CT and the pay rate is around $20 to @22 per hour.    If you know of anyone who fits this description, please feel free to contact us at resume@bnastaffing.com.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support management in executing completion of specific projects relating to on-going operations.
• Produce reporting including: status, exception resolution, and partner escalation reporting.
• Draft and develop deliverables according to agreed scope and timeframe. Preparation and ownership of status reports, issues logs, process documents, and other documents required to support specific project activities (e.g. PowerPoint slides).
• Perform routine and special assignments and provide support to other team members and their initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in execution of projects, presentations, and database processing
• Ability to lead projects with minimal supervision
• Experience with complex projects, creating project plans, reporting, and communications
• Demonstrated initiative and good judgment
• Experience managing defined deadlines and prioritizing time required on activities
• Experience working in an environment where priorities can quickly change
• Ability to effectively work independently, and as part of a team, in a dynamic work environment
• Solid verbal and written communication, research, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated attention to detail
• Customer service attitude and dedication to quality
• Experience with office productivity tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Good Tuesday morning…

Here is the latest hot job of the week… it is a full-time opportunity in Hazelton, PA (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area) for a company called Pets United.   The opening is in the Merchandising department and they are looking for someone who has Merchant/Buyer experience.

All interested parties please submit resumes to resume@bnastaffing.com.

Client:  Pets United

JOB TITLE: Merchant

STATUS: Full-time/Salaried

DEPARTMENT:  Merchandising

Reports to: Vice President of Merchandising

Duties:

• Source and select products within designated categories that fit the brand strategy
• Apply professional knowledge of merchandising principals to meet sales, gross margin, and contribution objectives:
  • Develop and manage category assortments  - participate in seasonal catalog  review by division
  • Align merchandise assortments, with pricing and vendor mix
  • Conduct key category style outs to determine opportunities for assortment changes, product development, and gross margin enhancement
  • Develop catalog  pages for all direct mail vehicles based upon catalog/web metrics
  • Review returns and identify problems and required changes
  • Develop trade show goals by vendor and category
• Develop new and exclusive products, some of which may be privately labeled
• Provide leadership, direction, and support for all internal and external customers
• Research sourcing opportunities to improve quality and profitability on existing items
• Maintain awareness of competitors in Marketplace – Catalog and Web
• Negotiate and confirm pricing, packaging, delivery, terms and advertising with vendors
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and determine key strategic partnerships
• Develop the catalog drop list, by season, by division
• Responsible for overstock inventory and strategy to reduce slow moving  product
• Implement catalog direction for categories including layout, photography, copy and proofing.
• Work closely with Purchasing to support inventory planning  seasonal planning and overall vendor communication
• Monitor back order report and assist Purchasing in resolving vendor related issues
• Work closely with Marketing and Creative on brand strategy, product sales and customer messaging
• Attend trade shows according to product line responsibility
• Responsible for the management and development of Assistant Buyers.
• Support customer services and warehouse staff when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Keep abreast of industry trends.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of buying/merchandising experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Comprehensive use of Excel
• Proven history in new product design and development
• Equine knowledge helpful but not required
• Team player