Job Opportunities

Buyer

Responsibilities:
Developing new programs and items

Finding and creating edgy and unique products

Determining strategic direction and developing sales plans

Negotiating vendor programs and managing vendors to meet expectations

Providing thorough analysis of your area of the business

Working with the Product Development Team

Importing Product

Thinking outside the box and having a “Life’s a party” attitude

Education/Experience:
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and results oriented Buyer with Product Development experience, import experience, great negotiation skills, communications skills and organizational skills. The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of prior retail buying experience.

If you meet these qualifications, email your resume to: lifesaparty@spencergifts.com

Merchandise Analyst

Responsibilities:

-Analyzes, recommends and maintains the optimal store matrix for their areas of responsibility, and coordinates field input into the matrix department.  Provides Distribution and planning systems expertise for other users.  Partner with Planning Manager potential systems and process enhancement.

-Participates in assortment planning process and makes recommendations to support allocation strategies.  Provides analysis and research to support the creation of the assortment matrix and buy plans.  Provide pertinent visibility / feedback / direction to Planning Manager and Buying teams on Top Selling items and Slow Selling items. Provide pertinent feedback / direction to Planning Manager and Buying Team to support the development of store volume clusters and the implementation of new merchandise concepts.  Guides distribution strategies to optimally incorporate store demographics into the assortment and allocation processes.  Reviews case pack and order flow recommendations.  Reviews store feedback related to assortment.  Participates in the Business review.

-Analyses store-level inventory productivity and makes adjustment to business trends.  Provides information to aid the topside inventory productivity and merchandise profitability analysis.  Provides information to aid in the age of inventory /exit strategy.

-Purchase order management responsibilities include the creation, communication and execution of purchase orders utilizing internal systems as well as vendor support.

-Lead the tracking and coordination with the buying team and vendors.

Education/Experience:
-Business Analysis - item and merchandise planning.

-Communicating - managing performance.

-Decision making/problem solving - systems agility.

-Leadership - peer motivating.

-Merchandise allocation - merchandise distribution.

-Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word.

-Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.

-One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

If you meet these qualifications, email your resume to: Margaret.teeney@spencergifts.com

Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities:

-Control quality and cost of projects through surveys, site visits, liaison with contractors and authorities, plan reviews and bidding procedures.

-Train, advise, assist and evaluate the professional progress and quality of work of the project managers

-Monitor projects through phone contact with site supervisor, phone contact with general contractor or direct site inspection to ensure the construction schedule is met giving an on time store opening to meet sales projections.

-Perform follow-up work on completed projects to include but not limited to; punchlist items, warranty items and repair items.

-Work within the department and with other departments to find new ways and to improve existing ways of constructing our stores so as to get the best store at the lowest cost.

Education/Experience:
-Overall construction knowledge with emphasis on mall construction.

-Ability to evaluate and interpret plans to minimize costs and mistakes.

-Effective communication both verbal and written.

-Effective early identification of and solutions to problems.

-Must be organized and versatile enough to supervise other project managers and multiple construction projects at the same time.

-Associates Degree.

-2-4 years experience.

If you meet these qualifications, email your resume to: michael.murray@spencergifts.com

.NET Developer

Responsibilities:

·        Define, develop, and maintain applications written in C# and Visual Basic .NET utilizing the .Net Framework, Window Forms, ASP.NET, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript.

·        Develop and tune multi-user ADO and ADO.NET applications interfacing with relational databases including DB2, Oracle and MS SQL Server.

·        Maintain Visual Basic v6.0 and ASP applications.

·        Write and/or maintain reports using Crystal Reports or Activereports.NET.  Integrate reports into new and existing applications.

·        Consult with users to understand functions to be automated, objectives, desired features, and report structure.

·        Convert design and specifications into computer code.  Define and code screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems.

·        Create and execute test plans, verifying results and confirming that applications meet specifications.  Analyze code to find causes of errors.

·        Develop and maintain application documentation.

·        Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or technical questions.  Train end users and technical support staff as required.

·        Analyze, install and test upgrades of products.  Monitor performance of applications and/or programs after implementation, taking actions as required.

Education/Experience:

·        Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Languages:  Visual Basic.NET, C#, Visual Basic v6.0, VBA, ASP.NET, ASP, HTML, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript,SQL, Cascading Style Sheets
• Components / Libraries:  ADO, ADO.NET, DAO, .NET Framework, OM/DCOM/COM+, Win32 API
• Database Experience: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MSDE
• Development Platforms: Visual Studio.NET, Visual Studio v6.0, Access 97, Access 2000, IIS
• Operating System Knowledge:  Win NT 4.0, 2000, XP
• Server Knowledge:  NT4.0 / Win 2000 /Win 2003 (Configure IIS and associated services, Configure User Shares, Configure TCP/IP, FTP Services, Install and Configure server components)
• Must be familiar with the MicroSoft Suite of office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have good communications and customer service skills.  Must be a self-starter able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must possess good analytical skills in order to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract as well as concrete variables. 

If you meet these qualifications, email your resume to: brooke.paynter@spencergifts.com

POS II Associate

Responsibilities:

·        Performs all duties of a POS Associate I, which include:

o       Provides initial problem identification by performing detailed troubleshooting of store POS (Point of Sale) equipment (microcomputers and associated peripherals, and data collection terminals) and all related software.

o       Performs operational functions of polling store data, schedule, monitor and control the processing, transmission and retrieval of store data.

o       Supports field emergencies outside of Corporate Office business hours, including Store Maintenance, Asset Management, and Operational issues.  Places service calls to appropriate contractors, or escalates issues as necessary.

·        Provides the second level of POS Support.  Diagnoses and resolves various PC related problems ranging from software bugs to major hardware malfunctions.

• Automates the process of software restoration and data recovery.
• Supports and monitors the installation and performance of Store WAN equipment.
• Assists in training/troubleshooting with fellow POS Associates.
• Ensures daily turnover/task list is completed and all problems are attended to in Supervisor’s absence.
• Performs operational functions of polling store data.  Schedules, monitors and controls the processing, transmission and retrieval of store data using working knowledge of Windows and RemoteWare Software.

·        Education/Experience:
In-depth knowledge of the operation, configuration, technologies, architecture and installation of POS hardware components including IBM-compatible PC’s and peripherals, and Telxon data recording units.

·        Basic understanding of telecom and electrical systems.

·        Must have a working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP and RemoteWare Software.

·        Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products with emphasis on ACCESS.

·        Superior troubleshooting skills and the ability to learn on the fly.

·        Superior telephone etiquette with the ability to communicate information in a language that is easily understood by store associates.

·        Hands-on experience diagnosing problems with IBM-compatible PC hardware.

·        Ability to deal effectively with the retail field, vendors, peers and supervisors. Must be able to lead/train others.

·        Must have a positive attitude, be people-oriented and have a willingness to assume responsibility.

·        Ability to work under pressure, and willingness to work extra hours as required.

·        Associates degree or 2-4 years of job-related experience. 

If you meet these qualifications, email your resume to: brooke.paynter@spencergifts.com