**Position Purpose:**

Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives to support a portfolio of merchandise. This includes, assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ 30% Supplier and Branch Relationship Management - Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier and branch management strategy to support overall department strategy; works to improve all aspects of supplier and branch relationships. May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
+ 30% Financial Planning & Management - Assists Merchant with Implementing the financial strategy/ cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
+ 20% Merchandising Execution - Assists Me...