Merchandise Assistant - Junior - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Merchandise Assistant for a prominent client of ours. This position is Fort Collins, CO. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• $22.00 - $23.00/HR to start! W2
• 12-month contract - (potential to convert based on performance & budget). (Hybrid schedule - Tues & Wed in office in Fort Collins, CO)
• Responsibilities include:
  • Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicates with approximately 50+ vendors between all merchants they support. Monitors and edits domestic and import purchase orders and follows up on allocations and late vendor shipments. Interfaces with all levels of management and communicates with multiple internal and external contacts on a routine basis. Coordinates all travel arrangements for assigned merchants and sets up vendor and agent visits in the home office. Creates and maintains spreadsheets to monitor weekly spend for merchants as necessary. Assists and supports Merchandise Assistants and merchants outside of own area to include corporate buying offices as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum HSD/GED required, Associates or Bachelors highly preferred.
• Strong excel skills (pivot tables and vlookups) nice to have
• "Eye for detail"
• Jr Role for someone who is looking to start their career in corporate fashion