Administrative Assistant to the Merchant Team

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Company Description :

Alabama Outdoors, the leading outdoor brand in Alabama, is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Merchant Team.

Our organization is focused on the customer experience and being the most trusted source for their outdoor adventures. Our team has proven the ability to accomplish the goals we set and are looking for the best people to join us!

An individual will succeed in our organization with a positive and professional attitude, a focus on accomplishment, a willingness to speak up and share new ideas, and a concern for doing the right thing for the customer no matter the short-term consequences.

Position Overview :

As an Administrative Assistant, you will support the merchant department and work closely with the Administrative Coordinator.

In this role, you must work to anticipate needs and manage the daily workflow, including scheduling, managing emails, and prioritizing various projects.

You will be a point of contact for our vendors and stores, facilitate interdepartmental communications, and perform a wide range of data entry tasks.

Your efforts will enable the Merchant department to operate more efficiently and effectively, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Serve as a communication link between the merchant team and vendors.

Track orders and communicate incoming order volumes to the warehouse.

Create and manage purchase orders.

Generate transfers based on store-level sales data.

Monitor vendor performance and suggest actionable improvements.

Facilitate cross-departmental communication and ensure follow-through on tasks.

Desired Qualifications :

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.

Proactive and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Courteous and professional demeanor.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Job Functions :

Answer and manage emails.

Track and report on order statuses.

Build and enter data into purchasing spreadsheets.

Handle interdepartmental communications.

Generate inner store transfers based on sales trends.

We are looking for an organized and analytical Administrative Assistant with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

This role involves handling office duties, analyzing, and optimizing purchasing operations, ensuring consistent and efficient operations, and providing attentive support to both internal and external parties.

If you are courteous, proactive, and organized, you will excel in this position.

To apply for this position, please submit a current resume along with a cover letter stating why you would be a great fit on our Team.

Submit through this portal or email your cover letter and resume to [email protected], put Administrative Assistant Job

in the subject line. Applications that do not have all elements described will not be reviewed or considered.