MERCHANDISE PRICING SPECIALIST NF3

Job Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!  MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.  

This position is located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Merchandise Pricing Specialist with the Merchandising Unit.  

Major Duties

• Maintains accurate enterprise and local pricing in a timely manner. 
• Develops and maintains retail statistical data utilized to ensure a competitive market.
• Prepares reports and participates in analysis of retail merchandise gross profit for individual Exchanges.
• Develops retail markups/pricing as directed for items of retail merchandise in assigned departments/classifications.
• Coordinates and maintains local pricing files and UPC files for Exchanges, etc.  
• Inputs promotional pricing into pricing database in a timely manner.
• Creates promotional signage.
• Processes chargebacks for promotional scans in pricing database and sends chargeback invoices to Suppliers.  
• Assists in reviewing and monitoring profits of Exchanges for assigned departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Analyzes management reports to identify incorrect pricing, markdowns and pricing related inquiries from the stores or vendor community. 
• Takes necessary action to resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Applies judgment and experience in making decisions. 
• Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. 
• Assists field personnel and communicates in a positive and friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly.
• Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. 
• This is white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Three years of experience demonstrating strong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel to include spreadsheets, formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other analytical abilities within the program. Experience with applying knowledge of mechanics of purchasing, retail pricing and common business practices is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of buying office procedures. Experience maintaining and developing relationships with vendors and suppliers. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and assertively with vendor community. 

STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.

You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start and end date, pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.

STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ 

STEP 3 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 4 - Employment Preferences, May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility. 

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website. 

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  Resumes with personal photo will not be accepted. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.