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This includes identifying the best assortment of merchandise for stores, based on past sales performances, emerging trends, and store needs.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nWork requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.\n\nMust have strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.\n\nMust demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.\n\nMust be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.\n\nGeneral knowledge of retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations.\n\nResults driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills.\n\nProven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands, from multiple sources.\n\nAble to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.\n\nAbility to compile and analyze statistics\n\nGood communication skills and the ability to work in a team or independent environment\n\nKnowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plus\n\nSolid Microsoft Excel and Word skills\n\nEducation and Experience:\nMust have a high school diploma\n\n2+ years retail experience in merchandise allocations/ distributions preferred, or equal value of in store experience.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.\n\nThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.\n\nThe incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.\n\nGeneral Information:\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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