Job Details
****We Are Overstock:****
At Overstock.com, we believe that everyone should Be You!. Overstock is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a persons individuality is at the core of diversity, and those traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more diverse environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.
This position is eligible for remote work. Currently we can hire employees in the following states: California, Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming. This role will have occasional on site expectations.
Overstock.com is committed to strengthening the diversity of teams by recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals from all backgrounds and classes. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity as an integral component in our continuing objective to provide dream homes for all.
**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES**
* Assists with the development and execution of strategic merchandise plans to maximize product sales and manages profit and loss for each merchandise assignment. Ensures that merchandise plans are aligned and compliment overall Merchandising business plans and strategies.
* Gathers earnest and industry trade data acquired from various sources, including trade shows, along with customer, competitor, market, financial, and operational data. Translates that information into executable and effective market intelligence reporting. Analyzes overall product demand forecasting future merchandise demand and product need.
* Evaluates vendor capabilities as merchandise suppliers and selects those best suited to compliment the companys merchandising strategies. Develops and grows business relationships with supplier/vendors.
* Recommends changes in procurement processes to improve service, quality, and/or reduce costs. Creates executable inventory plans and vets opportunities for new business.
* Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors/suppliers are no longer competitive. Improves or increases merchandise assortments and executes merchandising plans that are profitable by managing quality, sourcing, and delivery.
* Assists in defining product and distribution standards for assigned merchandise assortment(s) and assesses the capabilities of suppliers/partners to meet those standards. Monitors supplier performance and reconciles quality and/or fulfillment concerns to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
* Gathers information for product quotations, examines bids, negotiates product costs, and awards contracts to supplier/partners. Monitors associated merchandising costs, performance schedules, and cope of assigned contracts/subcontracts to ensure customers are getting the best quality at the best value.
* Collaborates with management to address all profit and loss issues. Collaborates with various cross-functional teams in support of the execution of merchandising strategies.
* Follows prescribed legal guidelines and requirements.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Skills and Experience**:
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of administrative merchandising experience in procurement, or other administrative e nd-to-end merchandising experience preferably within eCommerce is required.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must have proven ability to collaborate with others to understand and complete work assignments.
Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Must have good time management and decision-making skills and be able to prioritize and organize tasks and projects.
Must have the ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously with competing deadlines and be proactive.
Must be able to pay attention to detail and work effectively and collaboratively across various departments to meet goals and deadlines.
Must have basic problem-solving and project management skills.
**Education/ Licensing/Certification:**
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education is required.
**Physical Requirements**
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
It is company policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.
****Who We Are:****
Were a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.
****What We Offer:****
* 401k (6% match)
* Flexible Schedules
* Onsite Health Clinic
* Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
* Onsite Fitness Center
* Overstock Women's Network (OWN)
* And More
**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*
****Physical Requirements:****
This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.
****Equal Employment Opportunity:****
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.
locationRemote - Utah