[Hiring] Purchase Order System Specialist @Designer Brands Inc.

Role Description

As a Purchase Order System Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the flow of merchandise from our vendor partners to our customers. Partnering across Buying, Planning, Distribution, Traffic, IT, and vendor teams, you'll ensure purchase orders are created and maintained accurately while solving issues that keep products moving through the business. If you enjoy collaboration, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career in merchandise operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Purchase Order Management & Coordination:
  • Serve as a key point of contact between internal buying teams and external vendor partners to support the creation, maintenance, and communication of purchase orders.
  • Monitor purchase order activity and help ensure orders move efficiently through each stage of the process.
  • Maintain detailed records and provide clear communication throughout the purchase order lifecycle.
• Data Integrity & Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate product and purchase order information within company systems.
  • Support data integrity standards and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Download, validate, and maintain UPC code information while linking UPCs to DSW styles within the system.
• Problem Solving & Issue Resolution:
  • Research and resolve issues that may impact purchase order processing or product receipt.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Distribution Center, Traffic, Planning, IT, Buying teams, and vendors, to identify solutions and remove obstacles.
  • Escalate and communicate issues appropriately to keep business processes moving forward.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and system efficiencies.
  • Share recommendations and solutions that help enhance operational effectiveness and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic understanding of retail metrics.
• Preferred knowledge of EDI and UPC codes.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more.
• Hybrid and remote work opportunities.
• Training programs, professional development, and education assistance.
• 30% off at DSW & DSW.com, plus discounts across our family of brands.