Job Details
** Retail Merchandising Assistant**
**Location:** Lihue, HI
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Location: Lihue
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Shift Hours: 6:00am -2:30pm
JOB SUMMARY
This critical position will be supporting our clients on the island of Kauai. Under the direction of the Director of Retail, this position will be responsible for the execution of purchasing duties and maintaining high service levels to customers. Restocking produce at client site, display maintenance and maintaining inventory. Personally, managing and making purchasing decisions regarding all lines of business, working with buyers, finance, and operations in the coordination of all inbound orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
Assist with all types of purchasing orders including but not limited to, special and standing orders
Coordinate all inbound appointments for receiving purposes
Assist sales force with questions pertaining to produce and non-produce items
Complete all the tasks as assigned by Director of Retail per the deadlines
Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink
Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all POs (purchase order) priced correctly
Participate in inventory activities including cycle counts
Cover buyers as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
1 year retail, purchasing, sales, marketing, customer service or any other related field of study are preferred
Skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively
Proven ability to communicate effectively over the phone, good negotiating and interpersonal skills and ability to handle stress effectively
Good math skills
Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with others.
Strong ability with Excel and Word
Decision Making Authority
Communication of short or subbed items for customers
Inform vendors of quality issues and discrepancies
Approving invoices to be paid
Must have initiative and be able to make critical decisions while working away from supervisor
Competitive Salary
401(k) with Company Match
Medical (including Drug, Vision and Dental options)
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Vacation, Sick and Floating Holidays offered to Full-Time Associates
**Contact Information**
Contact: Robert Doi, Armstrong Produce
Email: ...@armstrongproduce.com
Phone: 808-###-####
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