MERCHANDISE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UA (Uniform Advantage) Brands is looking for a proactive Merchandise Assistant to join our Exclusive Brands team.

Responsible for the execution of the day-to-day operations within the Direct division for Private Label products which includes collaborating in the proofreading process and following up on new items/colors to ensure on-time delivery and communicate any delays. Managing the agile list and new items list to ensure images are ready to live when the product arrives.  Review reports to live any styles hidden that now have inventory.  Reviewing websites for all new products ensuring content information is accurate. 

Manage shipment tracking reports including creating lists for updates by the International team and communicating with vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in the catalog proofreading process for Medical and Chef Uniforms. Liaise between Merchandising Team and stakeholders across internal teams to ensure product accuracy and strong cross-functional communication.
• Manages shipment tracking reports and follows up with the vendors. Communicate with vendors and internal partners to effectively resolve issues or discrepancies on time.
• Manages agile list for image creation.
• Manages new item list for catalog livings.
• Reviews new items online to ensure product lives when in stock.
• Participate in other projects, tasks, and business-related activities as requested.

Required Skills:

• Strong proofreading skills, accuracy, and attention-to-detail essential
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to function effectively independently and work successfully within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities independently and under deadline.
• Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM)

Required Experience:

• Detailed oriented to be able to locate mistakes and correct, perform repetitive tasks with minimal errors, strong work ethic, able to self-manage and have ownership.
• Adaptability to learn new methods and skills to be able to do different types of reports or adapt to company changes/policies.
• Communication skills to work with vendors, planners, and other departments, team player mentality.
• High School/Equivalent – Degree preferred

Watch your email − here’s what happens next: We look forward to reviewing your application! If your background is a promising fit for the position, you will get an email from us within 3-4 business days which will include a link to our online Candidate Assessment.   Why do we request this assessment? A big reason why UA Brands is such a rewarding place to work and why so many employees thrive here is the extra time we invest during the hiring process. We want to make sure our potential candidate will be a great addition to our family! This assessment allows us to get to know you better, which also helps you determine if we are the right fit too.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace. As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.