Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate as a liaison between internal buying teams and external vendor partners, handling the execution and communication of purchase order creation and maintenance.
• Owns purchase order processing and receiving issues through research and partnership with cross-functional teams (Stores, Shoephoria, Distribution Center, Traffic, Planning, Vendors, IT, and Buying) for multiple product categories.
• Manages thorough communication and record keeping through the purchase order lifecycle.
• Download and validate UPC codes; systemically link UPC to DSW style.
• Identify and recommend solutions for process improvement opportunities.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Required Skills:
• Highly collaborative self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Sharepoint.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment, effectively balancing needs of the business and large teams.
• Basic knowledge of retail metrics and MP&A lifecycle process.
• Preferred knowledge of EDI and UPC codes.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a passion for the retail landscape.