<p>In this role, you act as the bridge between the company and the retail store. Your duties typically include:</p><p><br></p><p><u>Inventory Management & Ordering</u></p><ul><li>Data Analysis: Monitoring real-time sales data to see what is selling</li><li>Order Generation: Creating "pulls" or orders based on store capacity and historical sales trends.</li><li>Forecasting: Predicting needs for major holidays like Mother’s Day, Easter, and the spring rush.</li></ul><p><u>Logistics & Coordination</u></p><ul><li>Vendor Liaison: Intercompany communication to ensure they have the stock ready for shipment.</li><li>Shipment Tracking: Ensuring trucks arrive at the Big Box centers on schedule.</li><li>Space Planning: Coordinating with store managers to ensure there is physical space for new arrivals.</li></ul><p><u>"Shrink" Control (Waste Management)</u></p><ul><li>Quality Control: Monitoring the life of the material on the floor.</li><li>Markdown Strategy: Suggesting discounts for plants that are past their prime but still sellable to recover costs before they become a total loss.</li></ul>