Job Description

Buyer/Merchandiser I

Posting Number: SP004901P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: VandalStore
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The VandalStore Buyer/Merchandiser I is responsible for assisting with all functions related to product selection, analysis, execution and communication to support the VandalStores General Merchandise (GM) strategy and goals of ensuring that the VandalStores (including multiple off-site locations and facilities) are a self-sustaining partner within the University of Idaho.

Position Overview:

The Buyer/Merchandiser I position individually and as part of a team, serves as a general merchandise buying team liaison, representative for departments and colleges across U of I campus(es) and with external constituents including students, alumni and vendor reps. They apply excellent customer service skills to fulfil requests, resolve issues and assist customers with questions.

Duties may include:

• Work the sales floor by maintaining an appealing sales floor— including creating displays, facing, shelving, filling in, arranging, cleaning and organizing GM product and space within the stores
• Assist with the development of the product mix and assortment by store and channel. Manage assigned key categories and classes within the GM department including replenishment, new product, and merchandising launches within their scope of responsibility
• Assist with translating business strategies into an assortment plan that will drive sales, increase customer satisfaction and expand store traffic
• Assist with the goals of revenue, profitability, sell through, turns, GMROI , margins and customer success set by the leadership team. Completing GM pricing, promotions, and markdowns in the system as directed
• Assist with the creation of accurate and timely purchase orders, confirming proper product allocation direction
• Help ensure purchases are meeting specified quantity and delivery expectation to maximize overall growth projections (turns) while minimizing stock outs
• Helping with opening/closing duties based on the needs of the business
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers including those with charge-to accounts and custom orders to ensure overall customer satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• One year of retail/customer service experience
• Coordinating and implementing programs/projects

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Work a nonstandard schedule as needed which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and special events
• Occasional travel to satellite locations outside of Moscow, sometimes requiring overnight stay

Additional Preferred:

• Six months of experience buying and selling in a retail setting
• Two years customer service experience
• Associate’s degree or higher
• Strong customer service orientation with the commitment and drive sales through all channels
• Excellent verbal and written communications and the ability to communicate to audiences
• Possess a valid driver’s license and able to successfully pass a driver’s record check

Work experience:

• Managing, training and supervising staff and/or student employees
• With cash handling
• Merchandising
• With demonstrated excellent organization and attention to detail
• With POS /Inventory control systems
• With demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Working in a multi-task environment
• Using computers to communicate with email, enter, retrieve and edit data

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/12/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a letter of qualification , current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 12, 2025.

In your letter of qualification , using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu .

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Visa sponsorship, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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