Posted 11/20/09

TITLE: Quality Control
DEPARTMENT: Merchandising
LOCATION: San Diego, CA
REPORTS TO: Senior Assistant Buyer - QC/IT/SOX Support
KEY INTERACTIONS: U.S. Assistant Buyers and Buyers, Accounting, Compliance
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time/Hourly, Regular based in San Diego, CA

To play a supporting role for the buying team.

• Integrate PriceSmart philosophy and the Six Rights of Merchandising into the daily operation
• Set up new vendors and remit numbers for the buying and accounting team in AS400 system
• Set up new items in AS400 system for the buying team in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist assistant buyers with PO maintenance
• Global maintenance changes for the buying team
• Maintain a professional relationship with all PriceSmart employees

Note: These areas of experience cover all aspects of the position. No one candidate is expected to meet all the qualifications below. However, preference will be given to the candidates based on how well they meet the following qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Motivated to learn items, product categories and international logistics
• Able to take direction and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision, accurately and meeting deadlines
• Experience with AS/400, Strong Word & Excel skills required
• Organized
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Follow-up skills
• Works well under pressure
• Adaptable in a change oriented environment
• Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "Quality Control" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.