What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Buyer's Assistant position at Herschend?
Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
While each of our family brands offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our 22,000 passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Merchandise Buyer's Assistant provides support to the Buyers in tasks including forecasting stock levels and product needs, maintaining inventory items and purchase orders, placing orders or reorders as assigned, and general retail-related analysis and inventory control functions in support of the buying process. In addition, the Merchandise Buyer's Assistant will participate in floor sets as assigned, in support of properties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Run reports weekly to project product reorder needs for assigned properties
- Enters and maintains items and purchase order data for categories and properties
- Monitors and executes data cleanup to support buyers as needed
- Places reorders for buyers as needed
- Performs general business analytics functions to support buyers as requested
- Assist with product presentations for properties
- Supports property floor set activities on occasion
- Creates and maintains price and promotions changes as assigned, including property coordination for re-tag and POP signage functions
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- College degree in related field of study preferred
- Theme park, retail inventory-related, buying support experience, or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing retail business-related data
- Experience with retail inventory software
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Merchandise POS and inventory systems
- Ability to work efficiently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively with others in a friendly, professional manner
- Detail oriented and analytical