VCS - Retail Allocation/Data Entry Assistant
What you'd do
The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for a Retail Allocation/Data Entry Assistant in the Inventory Management and Logistics Division. This is a career ladder position with promotion potential to the VC-11. Promotion is not guaranteed but is based on the employee meeting established qualification and performance criteria and on management's recommendation.
Major duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities: VC 10: Allocation & Inventory Support Manage Product Allocations: Process product allocations, adjust inventory distribution based on store performance and inventory levels, and support special merchandising and planogram initiatives. Analyze Inventory Trends: Monitor inventory, sales, and markdown trends to identify allocation needs and assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels across stores. VC 10: Data Entry & Item Management Maintain Product & Purchase Order Data: Create and update product records, purchase orders, supplier information, pricing, and item details while ensuring data accuracy. Prepare Reports & Update System Data: Generate standard inventory and sales reports, update system information, and maintain product and vendor data to support purchasing and inventory operations. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed. VC 11: Allocation & Inventory Support Inventory Analysis: Analyze inventory performance, sales trends, and stock levels to identify variances and recommend inventory adjustments. Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to support inventory planning and business decisions. Inventory Allocation: Manage product allocations by evaluating sales, store performance, planogram requirements, and inventory needs to optimize product distribution. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Buyers to review business plans, identify inventory risks, and develop data-driven allocation strategies. VC 11: Data Entry & Item Management Item & Product Maintenance: Create and maintain accurate product records, including descriptions, UPCs, costs, supplier information, and inventory data. Purchase Order Management: Enter and validate purchase order information, ensuring accuracy for quantities, pricing, specialty items, and planogram requirements. Reporting & System Support: Generate and maintain Business Intelligence reports to validate pricing, monitor inventory data, and support business operations. Supplier & Pricing Administration: Maintain supplier records, process cost and retail price updates, and ensure inventory documentation remains accurate and up to date. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
What you need to qualify
Product Allocation Knowledge: Knowledge of inventory management, retail product allocation, purchasing, or supply chain processes. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, solve problems, and make informed business recommendations. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and explain information clearly. Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently. Microsoft Office Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the ability to analyze data and prepare reports. Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing shifting priorities and business needs.
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