GM Field Assistant

www.fheg.follett.com

Company Summary:

Follett Higher Education Group is a family owned bookstore provider that has operated with integrity and respect for over 130 years. We manage more than 700 campus bookstores in the United States and Canada.

The Follett Higher Education Group is committed to its values - value for our customers and our employees. Follett provides many career opportunities throughout the United States and Canada, all with industry-leading compensation, excellent benefits, extensive training and career-enhancing packages. We are dedicated to promoting from within, which means tremendous career opportunities and advancement.

The reason Follett is a great place to work is as diverse as the people who work here. No matter what you are looking for in a career, you will find it at Follett. We offer the strength and stability of an industry leader along with a distinguished history of retail bookstore management services to the educational community. We haven't, however, lost the intimacy of a small family-owned company.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
This is a great entry-level opportunity to learn the many facets of merchandise planning, buying, and merchandise control in our unique, challenging, and exciting retail industry. In this position you will work in FHEG's general merchandise department directly supporting a portion of our 700+ college bookstores in the purchasing process of clothing, gifts, and supplies sold in our stores. You will report directly to a Senior Merchandise Planner and serve as a liaison between our stores and our vendors.

Responsibilities:
'Data entry of purchase orders (POs) into our company wide merchandise software system (MMS)
'Generate various reports using our MMS system and Excel
'Review school artwork and graphics for accuracy
'Heavy telephone interaction and email correspondence with our vendors and stores to check the status of POs
'Process merchandise returns
'Obtain status on orders
'Problem solving and troubleshooting other various processes

'Bachelor's degree is preferred in a business related field.
'Educational background in retail or fashion merchandise preferred
'One to two years work experience in a retail environment
'One to two years of general office work experience
'Highly motivated self-starter
'Excellent oral and written communications skills
'Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
'Strong organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment
'Able to multi-task, meet deadlines and have adaptability in a dynamic work environment

Follett provides a competitive, comprehensive and cost-effective benefits program that includes:
1.Three Medical Options (PPO/HIA, HSA, HMO/HIA)
2.Two Dental Options (PPO, DMO)
3.Vision Discount Program
4.Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependant Care
5.Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (Dollar for dollar match up to 4%)
6.Two Weeks Paid Vacation After One Year (One week in the 1st year after 6 months)
7.100% Tuition Reimbursement for Manager Approved Career-Enhancing Courses
8.100% Matching of Qualified Charitable Donations
9.Store Discounts on Books and Merchandise
10.Eleven Paid Holidays (8 Observed Holidays, 3 Personal Days)

We value people and it shows in everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To become part of our dynamic world and learn more about this exciting position, we encourage you to make your move now and visit us online to submit resumes to: http://www.fheg.follett.com/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

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hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at:
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