Clerk Purchasing (Corporate)

Responsible for assisting the retail buyer and team with vendor and internal communication, PO entry, and other duties as needed. Provide strong administrative support utilizing retail systems to successfully deliver a product assortment to exceed the expectations of Caesars guests.

• Purchase order management. Support buyer in identification of need for and entry of new purchase orders.
• Manage re-order process in a timely manner. Enter and process purchase orders accurately.
• Ensure timely delivery of new product and re-orders. Link/de-link items on basic stock effectively.
• Create and maintain new styles in system. Perform style maintenance and housekeeping. Execute proce changes.
• Maintain professional and effective vendor communications and relationships. Respond to vendor requests / inquiries in a timely manner.
• Distribute and enforce vendor compliance standards.
• Respond to operations, accounting and distribution center issues quickly and professionally.
• Perform regular competitive shopping trips and report findings to management and other buyers.
• Assist buyer in development and communication of product knowledge seminars from appropriate vendors for operations team.
• Coordinate vendor training/ special events / personal appearances to drive revenue
• Key Performance Metrics
• Achieve or exceed budgets for revenue and margin. Achieve or exceed goals for inventory and expense management
• Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration (e.g., vendors, planning, visual, brand management, store operations)

• Experience in retail buying office preferred but not required.  Degree in merchandising or marketing preferred but not required.
  Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize activities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of  Microsoft  excel and word. Retail software a plus.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally.