This position is responsible for supporting the eCommerce expanded assortment growth initiatives, reporting directly to the Manager, Drop Ship Merchandise. This role requires daily collaboration with all levels of partners in Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, Planning, Sales Promotion, Operations, and the Technical team.

• Source and onboard drop ship suppliers to support assortment expansion SKU goals in assigned categories

• Analyze data to strategize profit growth opportunities for the category and for specific supplier partners

• Advance catalog expansion: identify selection gaps, prioritize new item production and develop relationships with target suppliers

• Accountable for timely item setup and facilitation of process to ensure item launches online in an accurate manner

• Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and execute product cost and promotional negotiations

• Analyze item/category performance as well as trend opportunities within assigned business

• Partner with cross functional teams to define and manage product attributes to enhance the digital shopping experience

• Facilitate cross divisional relationships with Merchandising, Operations and Site Experience

• Communicate with search and taxonomy on items, categories, brands and promotions to optimize internal and external search

• Performs insightful category analysis to determine optimization opportunities in assortment or online customer experience

• Maintain product onsite reporting and take action accordingly

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor\'s Degree required

• 3 years of applicable experience in drop ship, eCommerce, merchandising, or related field

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in web business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, or other web analytic software package, etc.)

• Solid project management and vendor management expertise

• Demonstrates strong people skills and the ability to be an effective communicator, and team player

• Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment

• Ability to research and to apply market trend information

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Available and able to travel as needed