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Forman Mills

201- Merchandise Manager

full-time•East Orange

Summary

Location

East Orange

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth of the company. If you have a passion for excellence, an unwavering focus on delivering value for the customer, and a drive to be the best, Forman Mills can be your springboard to incredible career growth.
 

 

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth of the company. If you have a passion for excellence, an unwavering focus on delivering value for the customer, and a drive to be the best, Forman Mills can be your springboard to incredible career growth.
 

Merchandise Manager

The Merch Manager reporting to the Store Manager is directly responsible for all Merchandising Operations within an assigned group of Departments in the store to Include but not limited to: Department Layouts/adjacencies to guidelines noted in the Daily Memo, Signing Standards, Product Features, Raceway and promo aisle setup, Markdowns, Freight Flow to the Salesfloor, Loss Prevention and Shrink Control, Maintenance/Detail Recovery of their assigned departments and Acts as the Manager on Duty overseeing the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Co-Manager. Additional duties may include HR Functions (Hiring, Staffing, Paperwork HR and Front End). The Merch Manager is also responsible for ensuring all company policies and procedures are understood and executed. Accountable for improving store volume, profits, shrink, employee retention/turnover and store merchandising/presentation standards by meeting and exceeding all established budgets and company guidelines. The ability to work at different locations in and around the city in which you live at the District Managers discretion. Potential overnight accommodations to assist in, but not limited to new store openings, store cleanups and Inventory at the needs of the Business and the District Manager. Ability to communicate effectively as it relates to communicating to customers and team members all Forman Mills written policy and procedures, training materials, directives and any other materials Forman Mills produces. May be required to lift up to 40 lbs. and on occasions up to 70 lbs. from floor level with adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing and repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.

·       Transfers to other stores within the market may occur and will need to be flexible to those opportunities.

·       Ability to work varied hours/days, including 2-3 nights per week, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.

Here’s a few of the benefits we offer our eligible associates:
On-the-job Training
Employee Assistance Program
401 (K) Plan with employer match
Potential for Advancement
Generous Employee Discount
Competitive Starting Salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Here’s a few of the benefits we offer our eligible associates:
On-the-job Training
Employee Assistance Program
401 (K) Plan with employer match
Potential for Advancement
Generous Employee Discount
Competitive Starting Salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Direct Community Involvement Opportunities

What you'll do

  • The Merchandise Manager is responsible for all merchandising operations within assigned departments, including layout, signage, and markdowns. They also oversee store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and are accountable for improving store volume and presentation standards.

About Forman Mills

On-trend apparel and home fashions for the entire family, at incredible off-price values, in clean, friendly, well-stocked stores. With 44 locations in 11 states and growing, our vision is to be the retailer who best understands the needs of the people in our neighborhoods.

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The 201- Merchandise Manager position at Forman Mills is based in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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