Bookstore Dept Asst

Bookstore Dept Asst

Job Summary


Responsibilities
Reorders merchandise for a specific area of responsibility within the Bookstore by considering inventory levels, and/or enrollment figures, to replenish original stock levels. Supervises departmental staff by delegating tasks, training, disciplining, and hiring, or giving input to the hiring process, responding to employee complaints, to ensure a motivated and competent work force. Meets with vendors to reorder merchandise and to discuss problems with merchandise that is damaged, or expired, late delivery dates, customer dissatisfaction with merchandise, or service, etc. to effectively meet future customer needs, and/or improve customer service. Conducts regular inventories of stock on hand by researching product history, purchase dates, vendors, etc. to update the inventory control record. Processes Campus Orders to respond to departmental needs for merchandise, and initiates chargebacks to receive credit, or exchange on damaged, or outdated merchandise. Ensures shipments are correct by checking quantities and conditions, and that prices match invoices to facilitate the receiving process and delivery to the sales floor. Assists customers on the sales floor by locating, or directing them to requested merchandise, and resolving problems and complaints. Maintains files pertaining to purchase orders, merchandise returns, special orders, inventory, etc. Helps prepare department for storewide inventory by ensuring proper quantities are entered on the system to match stock in the store.

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of retail sales experience; a minimum of one year of experience supervising employees and buying merchandise; and effective oral and written communication skills required. A commitment to the concept of excellence in service is expected from the incumbent. An Associate Degree in Business, or a related field, or two years of related college work along with the above requirements or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) is preferred. Other specific preferences may be called for, depending on the unique needs in a given area.

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Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN15288N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00435 - University Campus Store
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 9.62 to 17.31
Close Date: 12/30/2024
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171873


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