Merchandise Assistant

Hamrick’s is a family-owned retail department store founded in 1945. Hamrick’s currently operates at 20 locations in 5 states.

Our core value of Great Brands and Incredible Prices is successful due to our Great Teams and Incredible People People just like you!

We have a promote from within philosophy that fosters an environment of learning and growth where each employee can reach their highest potential. Hamrick’s is growing and our success provides advancement opportunities in our stores and our corporate office.

At Hamrick’s we value our culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for each other. We offer competitive wages, flexibility, and fair work expectations for our employees.

Merchandise Assistant

Job Summary: The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for the day to day administrative functions within the buying office and to provide support to the buying staff.

Requirements

Maintain appointment calendars (in buyer’s absence)

Answer telephone calls; take messages and return calls in buyer’s absence

Prepare store memos

Return samples to vendors/ companies

Enter purchase order information into computer system

Assign SKU# to all styles

Communicate with stores and vendors on defective merchandise to be returned

Print out weekly buying reports

Email information to stores and vendors

Distribute mail and reports

Special letters

Compile all weekly and monthly inventories

Set up forms

Approve transfers

Cooperate with management and other buying staff associates

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications: Computer skills (Word, Excel, AS400); experience with office equipment (calculator, etc.); good phone etiquette; high school education