Responsible for purchasing and managing inventory in retail commodities such as, but not limited to: program uniforms, program kits, general merchandise, electronics, computers, and school supplies for Valencia College’s Campus Store. Processes and fulfills online orders. This is a college wide position.

1. Purchases a high volume of merchandise, compares vendor bids, establishes pricing schedules, monitors usage, assures adequate inventory stock levels, and coordinates the receiving of merchandise.

One (1) year of experience in retail or related area to include such things as ordering, pricing, and merchandising of products; establishing adequate stock and inventory controls; and processing online orders.

Knowledge of campus store operations and procedures.

Knowledge of basic retail mathematics.

Must have excellent customer service skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skill in accounting/budgeting/expense reporting.

Ability to effectively and professionally interact with vendors, administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Must be able to work in a changing, busy environment where priorities and deadlines are constantly changing and being re-evaluated.

Ability to sort and create merchandise displays.

Ability to make decisions with limited supervision.

General understanding of purchasing and inventory control principles in a public agency setting.

Must be able to use creative thinking for problem solving.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

This job operates in a professional office environment and throughout the College’s worksites and grounds. Within the professional office environment, the employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.

While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.