Retail Specialist

Purchases a high volume of merchandise, compares vendor bids, establishes pricing schedules,monitors usage, assures adequate inventory stock levels, and coordinates the receiving ofmerchandise.Maintains consistent communications with campus store managers and department headsto understand their needs and anticipate stock levels.Coordinates purchasing of supplies and special orders for college-wide or department projects; receiving, packing, shipping, and delivering of goods; and returning of overstocked or defective merchandise in a timely manner.Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities.Processes and fulfills online orders.Builds kits of merchandise for resale to departments or students (e.g., nursing kits, graduationboxes, etc.).Conducts consistent inventory counts as directed.Reconciles and processes receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents.Ensures all products have been received prior to paying vendors.Prepares and issues requests for quotes and contacts vendors.Researches and monitors new industry trends, consumer behavior, or advances in product linesto anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns; makes appropriate buying decisions thatwill increase sales.Keeps a standard of receiving procedures to assure inventory accuracy and training appropriatestaff in correct receiving procedures.Visits campus stores to distinguish sales history, replenish needs, and identify trends, as well asprovides merchandising/receiving training. Attends training, classes, tradeshows, and conferences. Meets with vendors on a regular basisto compare and contrast pricing, packaging, and overall value of products. Loads and unloads campus store lockers.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.The Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne Technical participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdfWe also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.#3370]]>