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Spirit Services Co
Merchandise Control Manager
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What they do
A Merchandising Manager manages the buying and stocking of goods to be re-sold to customers in a retail store, including clothing and other consumer products. Follows trends, anticipates consumer demand, directs buying and manages inventory; displays merchandise that will sell well at retail. Produces or monitors sales reports. May supervise a staff of buyers, in a larger retail store or department, or train and supervise retail sales staff.
$37,718 / year median in Ohio
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Merchandise Control Manager Job Description Executes work in accordance with Company safety guidelines and in a productive and efficient manner. Responsible for overall execution of daily stockroom (garments, allied and supplies) production activities while ensuring workplace safety, cost effectiveness, timeliness, and accuracy of processing as well as high product quality for entire stockroom. Working under direction from the Vice President of Operations, seeks to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Essential Job Tasks and Activities Typical tasks and activities for this job include but are not limited to the items listed below. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as needed by management. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with all company Management team and keeps them informed of production issues. Leverages resources of Operations Support team as needed to address and overcome production issues. Working under direction from the V.P. of Operations or production leader directly supervises stockroom workers to ensure that production standards are followed, and goals are achieved, positive employee relations result, and policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed. Aid in the overall execution of daily production activities while ensuring safety, cost effectiveness, timeliness, and accuracy of processing as well as high product quality for entire market center. Working under direction from the V.P. of Operations seeks to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Monitors production levels and proactively adjusts to ensure product output levels are met in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner, and in line with quality standards. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with all company Management team and keeps them informed of production issues. Leverages resources of Operations Support team as needed to address and overcome production issues. Responsibilities Manage purchase order and inventory control process Ensure a high level of service to Spirit Services customers through product availability while maintaining effective control over the related costs Review orders for accuracy, pricing, and establish market center reorder levels to align inventory with targeted turn rates Hire, train, and coach all stockroom staff to ensure proper standards are followed Coordinate all merchandise order activity with Supply Chain. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Three or more years of inventory control experience Previous supervisory experience in supply chain or stockroom environment is desired Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate supply management reports and directives Ability to understand order cycles and timelines employed with good customer service Advanced Microsoft Office skills Successful completion of Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen checks