Responsible for assisting the retail buyer and team with vendor and internal communication, PO entry, and other duties as needed. Provide strong administrative support utilizing retail systems to successfully deliver a product assortment to exceed the expectations of Caesars guests.
- Purchase order management. Support buyer in identification of need for and entry of new purchase orders.
- Manage re-order process in a timely manner. Enter and process purchase orders accurately.
- Ensure timely delivery of new product and re-orders. Link/de-link items on basic stock effectively.
- Create and maintain new styles in system. Perform style maintenance and housekeeping. Execute proce changes.
- Maintain professional and effective vendor communications and relationships. Respond to vendor requests / inquiries in a timely manner.
- Distribute and enforce vendor compliance standards.
- Respond to operations, accounting and distribution center issues quickly and professionally.
- Perform regular competitive shopping trips and report findings to management and other buyers.
- Assist buyer in development and communication of product knowledge seminars from appropriate vendors for operations team.
- Coordinate vendor training/ special events / personal appearances to drive revenue
- Key Performance Metrics
- Achieve or exceed budgets for revenue and margin. Achieve or exceed goals for inventory and expense management
- Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration (e.g., vendors, planning, visual, brand management, store operations)
- Experience in retail buying office preferred but not required. Degree in merchandising or marketing preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize activities. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong understanding of Microsoft excel and word. Retail software a plus.
- Strong math skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.