Variety and Challenge.
Growth and Opportunity.
In the retail business, we move fast.
We're always adapting, evolving and innovating.
And the fast pace brings variety and challenge, along with continued growth and opportunity.
**JOB DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT**
**Location: Florence**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Handle order input into the system and follow-up on orders and documentation.
Assist Buyers to prepare their market week and related activities.
Performs general office functions including faxing, copying, filing, preparing and sending samples package deliveries.
Organizes reports for Buyers and Market Manager on a weekly basis or upon specific requests.
Communicates Buyers' weekly itineraries to Management.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Purchase orders functions consisting in preparing and check Buyers spreadsheets, write and send Buyers' working tools (such as CIR or Buyers worksheets), and including all changes to be done in the system.
Purchase orders follow up of selling results on weekly, monthly, seasonal basis.
Produces sales analysis and all necessary spreadsheets.
Supports Buyers with general administration assistance and plays an important role when they are travelling.
Assists Buyers with trips preparation, hotels and flights booking, and whatever is required, keeping a constant check on the logistics of the trips.
Communicates accurately and effectively with Merchandise Assistants within the TJX Divisions, listens and acknowledges suggestions and problems.
May be involved in business travelling based on Company's needs.
Oversees the flow of samples in and out of the office, checks the shipping bill of the samples and prepares customs paperwork in order to send samples abroad.
When necessary, assists in pre and production samples process.
**JOB KNOWLEDGE**
Proficient English knowledge, experience with computer systems and data entry skills.
Clerical background with good organization skills.
Excellent verbal/writing skills and ability to communicate to all levels of staff.
Flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities complete the profile.
**What's In It For You?