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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Inc Store Design & Procurement Specialist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Come join Ollie's 42-year history of retail success and earn a 20% discount on all your Ollie's purchases. A publicly traded company since 2015, we're 520+ stores strong in 31 states, and intensely focused on increasing our footprint.
Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie's Core Values)
- - BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. - BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect? - BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the "good stuff cheap" mindset. - BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action. - BE GROWING- How do we get better every day? - BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
Competitive Benefits
- - Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment. - 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment. - FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), set aside pre-tax dollars to reduce your taxable income. - Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers - 20% Associate discount on all Ollie's purchases & annual bonus program
Position Overview:
The Store Design & Procurement Specialist assists with the drafting of store layouts for new stores, remodels and store department resets as directed by the Manager of New Store Design & Procurement or other Executives of the company. This position is responsible for the ordering of fixtures needed for any store project, including new or existing locations. This role is expected to adhere to existing company standards and budget spending guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Draft fixture layouts for new store locations, remodels, and department resets.
- Generate purchase orders for any type of project as needed (new store, remodel, reset, store level requests).
- Maintain an organized data base system for all orders, layouts and requests processed.
- Help with fulfilling existing store requests for additional fixtures and supplies.
- Maintain vendor relationships with fixture suppliers.
- Effectively meet project deadlines.
- Provide direction and delegation for Team Leaders and store opening teams on various project work.
- Assist the Store Opening Coordinator team with any questions or concerns as they arise concerning new store set up.
- Provide communication and direction for new store and existing store projects.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting organizational deadlines.
- Partner with district, regional and executive leaders to review plans and store layouts.
- Communicate and present project plans to associates and leaders within the organization.
- Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail environment.
- Experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Mail Outlook, etc.).
- Working knowledge of CAD design software
- Strong knowledge of Ollie's department structure, flow, set- up and size allocation needs in relation to each store's unique physical layout.
- Ability to comprehend and accurately complete all documentation.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Ability to complete tasks in a reasonable time frame.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
- Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders, stairs, and other equipment.
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.
Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual ori ntation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.