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Quick Overview:• Company: Workwarp• Position: Retail Account Support – Costco• Compensation: a competitive salary• Location: Remote• Start Date: Immediate openings availableÂÂThe Bluebird Group is a manufacturer?s representative and consulting firm serving as an invaluable partner to some of the most innovative brands and multinational retailers. We are seeking a Retail Account Manager to work on our Costco team.We would like this person to be either based out of out Minnesota office or live in the Seattle area...As a Retail Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving successful business partnerships between Costco and our vendor partners through forecasting, analytics, inventory flow optimization, and effective communication.We offer the following benefits: ? Medical ? Dental ? Vision ? HSA ? Short-term and long-term disability ? Life Insurance ? 401(k) ? Cell Phone Plan or Reimbursement ? Parking/Commuting Stipend (for those working in our Minneapolis office)JOB DUTIES ? Assist in Syndigo Content setup; including web copy, video uploads for SKU integration that comply with Costco?s requirements ? Manage new Vendor Setup forms for the brands ? Support in EDI Integration for Costco setup ? Submit new Item Setup paperwork for all SKU?s ? Demand Planning/Forecasting ? facilitate and analyze forecasts to optimize the business for both the vendor and Costco ? Monitor in-stock needs and provide a proactive strategy to solve the stock problem ? Analyze vendor performance metrics and identify issues and root-causes, ultimately solving vendor performance issues or problems ? Monitor customer purchase orders ? Provide vendors with at least weekly sell-through analytics and other information to help optimize the business ? Maintain accurate records regarding program agreements, pricing, product information, order status, planning issues and vendor set-ups ? Ensure that the internal accounting system is up-to-date with accurate shipping and invoicing information for cash flow purposes ? Assist in Smarter Sorting registration for brandsJOB REQUIREMENTS ? Ability to analyze data, identify issues and make recommendations ? Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written ? Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision ? Effective organization skills and the ability to multi-task ? Working knowledge of Costco?s processes and systems ? Functional knowledge of MS Excel (sorting/grouping data, pivot tables, v lookups, etc) ? This position may require some travelEXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS ? Four year college degree preferred ? Experience working with Costco on the retail or vendor sideDisclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required Apply Job! Join Our Team!This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career. If you have the skills and passion we're looking for, please submit your application today.

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