Merchandise Assistant (Hybrid)

Belk is a retail company seeking a Merchandise Assistant who will be responsible for managing and maintaining merchandise information to support sales activities. The role involves entering critical buying process information, managing vendor communications, and assisting cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Set up styles write orders for buying office and maintain items in database, including special orders Communicate with vendors to manage purchase orders (PO’s): create new POs, track orders (shipping and receipts) Process Return To Vendors (RTV’s), update/change PO's as needed using APX and SPO systems Track and communicate directly with vendors Enter promotional price changes into RPM program in order to alter pricing for stores and eCommerce Manage season codes for promotional and permanent markdown process in partnership with Planner Pull selling reports for the Buyer business review Perform various advertising functions including proofing ads utilizing Marketing Workflow and Workhorse: Drive the Sample Process: Manage the samples within the office – from requesting, tracking, organizing, storing and through purging as needed Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule Skills Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience Strong communication and organizational skills Familiar with standard PCs and business software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.) Intermediate to Moderate Excel knowledge Flexible and capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change Ability to work in a fast paced retail environment Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles Advanced computer navigational skills Ability to sit for long periods of time and enter data into multiple computer systems Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the retail industry, including exposure to pricing and advertising methodology Demonstrated experience using Oracle systems Company Overview Belk, Inc. is the mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states. It was founded in 1888, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Belk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 20 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 31 in 2022, 32 in 2021, 64 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.