Assistant Merchandising Project Manager

Summary

The Assistant Merchandising Project Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Buying Team by providing essential administrative assistance and organization. This position requires exceptional attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. Teammates in this role will contribute to the planning and execution of merchandising initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project Management and Execution

Assist with the planning and execution of Branded fixtures and signage.

Responsible for fixture correspondence and maintenance for Stores Buying Teams and Vendors.

Interface with internal and external sources and build cross-functional relationships (Merchandising Stores Vendors).

Stay up to date with personnel changes updating points of contact on the Teammate Center directories.

Work closely with and assist the Merchandising Project Manager to ensure awareness of new and ongoing initiatives.

Propose ideas for materials and tracking used to support initiatives.

Assist with ticketing development and tracking.

Demonstrate understanding of Style Tracker and iSeries applications.

Provide accumulated information and reporting on product issues.

Maintain reporting used for 2/3 For Promotion.

General

Develop a foundational understanding of Buckles values and goals to support and promote that image through all projects.

Enhance proficiency with office tools computer systems and internal reporting mechanisms.

Maintain clear and consistent communication with a focus on follow-up and accountability.

Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Additional education or certifications in related fields are advantageous.

Prior experience in customer service retail or an administrative role is preferred.

Key Competencies

Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook).

Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal.

A collaborative team mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new responsibilities.

Motivated individual who actively seeks opportunities to contribute and improve processes.

Proactive problem-solving abilities for basic challenges.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Buckle where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status uniformed service member status race color national origin or ancestry creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information (including characteristics and testing) or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local state or federal law. For state specific information refer to the Teammate Center.

Required Experience:

IC