Assistant Merchandising Program Manager

We have 2 openings for Assistant Merchandising Program Managers!The JobAs the Assistant Merchandising Program Manager, you are responsible for all aspects of support for a product category, including but not limited to category review support, promotional planning, show prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding and maintenance and special projects as assigned. The position is designed as a support role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility as an Associate MPM in 2 – 3 years.The Assistant MPM:Executes the current year plan that has been laid out by the MPM.Responsible for all aspects of support for a product category.Owns some portions team responsibilities and projects, including category reviews, promotional planning processes, show preparation, retailer communication, SKU onboarding and maintenance, and special projects as assigned.Expected to consider sales team impacts of all decisions.What you will do…Category Review SupportSupport MPM in all phases of category review processRequest and prepare all category analyticsParticipate in all aspects of vendor meeting prep, meetings, item selection, plan-o-gram build, marketing and execution to retailersPromotional Planning SupportSupport in organizing and securing all vendor promotional discountsAssist in solicitation of monthly promotional items from vendorsRetailer CommunicationSupport with daily retailer customer serviceAssist with communication via EJD Portal & M.A.S.T. to relay new programs, changes, or issuesAssist with EJD Customer Care for calls and e-mails related to respective categoryConvention Planning SupportAssist in selecting and inviting vendors to attend semi-annual conventionLead prep of show materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New ArrivalsAssist in planning Merch area theme and execution for respective categoryInventory/Supply Chain SupportAssist in diagnosing and resolving vendor service issuesAssist in inventory planning for promotional itemsSystems SupportLead SKU on-boarding for department with respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinatorLead processing of channel and customer price changes with EJD Pricing TeamLead all item master data changes with article content teamSpecial ProjectsLead department and cross-functional projects as assigned by Director and MPMWhat you need to succeed…2+ years of business experienceRetail experience preferredStrong problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skillsUnderstand financial measures that impacts corporationDemonstrate strong decision-making skillsPassion for people and hardware industry: understanding of EJD customers, channels, and opportunity by geography and commitment to and interest in team member developmentDetail-oriented and extremely organized self-starter able to thrive is a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, solve prob...