At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,300 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We operate five retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We employ over 14,000 people including a network of over 2,000 optometrists. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

National Vision is currently looking for an Assistant Frames Merchant to join our growing team!

This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our offices in Duluth, GA.

The role is responsible for managing the beginning phase of a new frame/style life cycle.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Tracks receipt of sample frames from vendors for all new styles selected during vendor meetings.
• Coordinates lab quality assurance testing of sample frames and maintains updated lab evaluation files.
• Sets up new SKUs in the merchandising system.
• Generates initial purchase orders for all new styles.
• Inspects all new frames/styles to ensure product meets requirements such as correct sizing, color imprints, SKU numbers, and consistently prior to any frame launch.
• Answers and resolves all frame merchandising issues and inquiries from the stores as it relates to their inventory, assortment, SKU tags, and product recalls.
• Processes all cost and retail changes in merchandising system outside of the monthly product launch.
• Manages the new store tracking calendar for the merchandising department ensuring new stores have the correct retails downloaded and enough inventory to fill their frame boards.
• Works with Operations and Inventory Management to coordinate inventory recalls by creating recall packets (recall list by SKU and SKU tags) for the stores.
• Works with IT department to streamline processes and look for improvement opportunities.
• Purchases and maintains inventory of SKU tag labels and ink for the Merchandising SKU tag printers.
• Writes and maintains procedures for the department.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years Retail, Customer Service, and/or Administrative (Required)

Education

• Two years of college or equivalent experience. Required
• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Preferred

Additional Skills

• Immaculate attention to detail. Required
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel. Required
• Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of associates, teams, supervisors, directors, customers, and vendors. Required
• Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Required And
• Experience with Supply Chain and Merchandising systems and/or POS systems. Required
• Experience with JDA. Preferred
• Effectively conveys information and ideas in concise and meaningful exchanges through written and verbal communication. Required
• Works independently; takes initiative and ownership of assigned tasks and completes tasks by due dates. Required
• Highly organized with strong follow up skills. Sound decision-making and the ability to plan and prioritize in a very fast pace environment. Required
• Vendor Management Skills. Required

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.