Associate Merchandise Manager
Current● Develop and maintain dropship and stocking programs● Oversee the departmental VIMS (Vendor Inventory Management System) process,including the review of change proposals and collaboration with pricing analysts toimplement effective price changes and add new items● Monitor vendor fill rates and determine appropriate course of action● Compile marketing materials for over 85 vendors in preparation of the bi-annual Do ItBest Market and negotiate product offerings● Partner with vendors to identify promotions and negotiate discounts to improvemember store margins● Assembly and distribution of weekly newsletter to members