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We are seeking candidates for the following positions at the
Corporate Office
located in Warrendale, PA:

Management, procurement and distribution of supplies for rue21 locations nationwide. Requirements included: procure appropriate levels of non-merchandise equipment, supply, and services to meet current needs of the business and plan for future needs; responsible for ensuring the implementation, improvement, and standardization of best practices, process, and policies/ procedures for the company. Build positive supplier relations ensuring maximizing service and optimize low with cost margin controls. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred; ability to handle multiple assignments and attention to detail and meet established deadlines; strong problem solving, investigative and follow up skills; effective interpersonal skills, verbal and written; ability to assign and direct the work of associates; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to provide leadership, management and direction to associates; and systems and quantification background.

This role is responsible for achieving sales & profit objectives for key junior categories. This includes the development and successful implementation of buying strategies, inventory management, merchandise selection, assortment and promotional planning, developing pricing strategies and marketing plans for fashion trend categories. Responsibilities: coordinates requirements, specifications, timing, and distribution for merchandise selection; develop strategies and criteria for negotiations; coordinate with marketing and visual departments for sales promotion and visual direction; and maintain and update open-to-buy daily, weekly and monthly. Qualification: five years experience as Buyer required; successful track record in growing the business and maintaining margins; proficient in Word and Excel; must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task; excellent communication skills; previous retail apparel experience required; ability to multi-task and prioritize; and BS degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred.

Responsible for creating, developing and implementation of the merchandise strategy which includes leading the buying team, defining product assortments and strategizing and executing business plans to maximize sales, margins and turnover. Responsibilities include: selection of vendors and product based on specific requirements, timing, target customer and distribution; forecasts fashion trends, evaluates competition and attend major markets; coordinates requirements, specifications, timing, and distribution for merchandise selection; executes and develops departmental strategies it achieve global allocation and replenishment targets; monitor inventories to trends to maximize sales, improve margins and promotional events; achieve sales & profit objectives for the junior categories (fashion tops, denim, bottoms, active wear); manages the Open to Buy – weekly, monthly & season to date; develops and executes exit strategies as needed; develop strategies and criteria for negotiations. Qualification included: 5 years experience as Buyer required; 2-3 years as a Divisional Merchandise Manager or Director in a fast-paced, high volume specialty retailer; strong product development and private label experience with import/ domestics; successful track record in growing the business and maintaining margins; team player and the ability to lead and develop others; and BS degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred.

As our company continues to grow, so is our paid internship program. An internship with rue21 in Warrendale, PA will allow you to apply classroom knowledge to a professional environment while obtaining insight into the fast paced and exciting industry of fashion retail. We are seeking interns of all majors to work in various areas in the company, such as facilities/construction, merchandising, finance/accounting, human resources, product development, real estate, information technology, store operations, marketing and distribution/planning. When applying, please indicate your availability to begin an internship (i.e. fall 2008, part-time only). Housing assistance is not available.

This is a newly created position with responsibilities to include, monitor employee relations issues and investigate complaints/issues in order to make recommendations for resolution based on current policies and procedures; manage all recruiting for the facility and conduct new hire orientation including benefits; administration of employee benefits for all DC employees; administration of other employee programs including leaves of absences, workers compensation, wellness programs; administration of facility incentive program; oversee and administer the performance evaluation process; and coordinate and organize company sponsored employee events. Qualification include: bachelors or commensurate degree in Human Resource Management, Communications, or Psychology, over 3 years experience in Human Resources field of work and able to work in a fast paced, growing work environment.

This position plans and administers all data security measures related to IT Policies/Framework, Enterprise Risk Management, Security Architecture, Internal Audit, Regulatory and Compliance including privacy, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity efforts. Directly responsible for all SOX and PCI security deliverables. Establishes all security measures in support of disaster recovery efforts. Analyze network traffic patterns, system logs, and audit files for compliance with security polices on all systems including an IBM iSeries (AS/400). Requirements include: 3-5 years experience in hands-on security administration, preferably in the Retail industry; payment Card Industry (PCI), COBIT/ISO or SOX experience preferred; experience with Cisco network gear: IOS, IDS, CSA, MARS is a plus; experience with third party tools to manage and audit the AS/400 security implementation; strong familiarity with DNS and TCP/IP networking; good written and oral communication skills; proven analytical and problem solving abilities; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; CISSP certification is preferred; computer Science or Business Administration degree is required; retail experience is preferred.

This position provides first level of support to the end user, including corporate office, distribution center and field associates when problems arise with computer hardware, software and communications equipment. Second level support is required for all store POS system processes. Responsibilities include: responding to telephone calls, emails and personnel requests for technical support in a courteous manner; researches issues and resolves technical problems; forwards issues requiring specialized technical knowledge to the appropriate network administration or software development personnel. Requirements: 0-3 years AS/400 computer operations experience; 1-3 years technical help desk experience; exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.; this position requires basic training and knowledge specific to hardware platforms, operating systems, operational tools, communication networks, and personal computers.; experienced with use of Microsoft XP, and Office Suite; computer Science or Information Systems preferred.

This position will work along side the Accounting Department to contribute to the ongoing success of our stores. Responsibilities include processing invoices, generating payments, accurate filing of documents, making daily communication with internal customers and vendors. Requirements include proficiency in Excel, excellent communication skills, familiarity with computer systems and ability to be both detail oriented and handle multiple tasks. Previous accounts payable experience a plus.

This position will work along side the Accounting Department to contribute to the ongoing success of our stores. Responsibilities include reconciling weekly and monthly sales and deposits, accurately filing and data-entry of documents, maintaining daily communication with store managers, and auditing inventory receipts in a timely manner. Requirements include proficiency in Excel, excellent communication skills, and ability to be both detail oriented and handle multiple tasks. Previous sales audit experience a plus.

This position will effectively handle the data-entry and processing of weekly payroll for assigned stores. Communication with stores and field management regarding issues and changes. Adhere to set deadline while upholding accuracy in all processed information. Reconcile weekly payroll for approximately 100 store locations in various states while following existing laws and regulations for assigned states. Ensure that paychecks are processed on time while verify the accuracy of check counts. Requirements include high school diploma, associates degree is preferred; one to three years accounting, bookkeeping, time and attendance and/or payroll experience; knowledge of related federal, state and payroll regulations; excellent mathematical, quantitative and problem solving skills; ability to balance, prioritize and meet strict deadlines; knowledge of excel, outlook and payroll based programs.

This position will be interpreting and implementing various Loss Prevention policies and functions, including exception based reporting, cash over and short, tracking and analyzing POS controllables, alarm systems, EAS systems, cycle counts, investigations, and other projects/functions as assigned by the Director of Loss Prevention. BS/BA Degree preferred. Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Word, Excel. Strong working knowledge of POS Exception Reporting software packages. Ability to analyze shortage and other trends to build predictive shrink models. Ability to successfully identify trends which may be indicative of shrink risks.

This position will support rue21 in meeting and exceeding the company’s shrink goal through training, auditing, investigations and implementation of company initiatives. The ideal candidate should be strategic and possess the ability to develop new programs to promote shrink reduction. At rue21, Loss Prevention is a truly valued business partner and critical to our growth and success. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years multi-store retail Loss Prevention experience required. Excellent training and presentation skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. Outstanding communication and organization skills. Strong working knowledge of exception-based reporting. Ability to travel overnight as required.

Responsible for overseeing the Operations Team handling store issues, including priority one tickets and escalations. Operations support includes root cause analysis, issue vendor escalation, problem reporting and tracking, and assistance with resolution of application problems with focus on high availability. Ensure that all priority store issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Ensures all new and remodeled stores are setup on-time, in scope, and on budget. Requirements: 8 -10 years computer operations and help desk management experience, payment Card Industry (PCI), COBIT/ISO or SOX experience preferred; working knowledge of a production job scheduling system; experienced with AS/400 operations, network operations, server operations and data communications; BS degree in Computer Science or Business Administration; retail IT data center operations and help desk management experience preferred.

rue21 is investing heavily in IT on the IBM iSeries platform to support the company's remarkable growth. Do you have what it takes to develop and implement leading B2B Commerce, Advanced Planning, Allocation and Warehouse Management Solutions?

This position will work with the various business departments to develop system solutions to match business initiatives. Responsibilities will include overall integrity and integration of corporate ERP systems including Island Pacific Merchandising and Lawson Financials. Must have 3-5 years experience using the IBM iSeries in a Retail IT environment. Experience with ERP system integration between iSeries and Windows/Intel platforms preferred. Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required.

This position will be responsible for advising rue21 with business issues and legal matters including contracts, intellectual property, corporate governance, SEC registration preparation and matters of Human Resources. General Counsel will preparing solutions and advising on matters relating to legal compliance, policies, procedures and strategies for managing risk while keep abreast of industry legal trends and new laws/regulations. This person will be a key contributor in the company’s preparation for an IPO event while providing strategic and tactical advice to help promote company growth. Requirements: minimum of 10 years legal experience; minimum of 4 years as General Counsel; experience in a retail corporate environment preferred; JD and membership in a state bar is required; superb legal and business judgment; strong writing skills to assist a non-legal audience in understanding complex legal requirements.

To supervise and be actively involved with present and future stores including: developing relationships, site selections, financial justifications, travel and convention attendance, lease renewals and negotiations, rent reductions, building allowances, remodels, and new concepts. Developing and implementing market strategy, renewing leases in a timely fashion and create economic guidelines to ensure all deals are made with most favorable terms for rue21. Requirements: retail leasing experience, 10 years related experience, demonstrated ability to negotiate on behalf of retail divisions, proven understanding of the shopping center industry, demonstrated ability to manage multiple brand transactions, Bachelor's degree.

To enhance our brand through effectively channeling our website to drive traffic, increase sales and aid in customer attraction and retention. This role will support and impact every department within the company. This is an entrepreneurial position that includes responsibilities of analyzing site traffic and performance, e-mail campaign management, and updating concepts, new promotions, advertisements, product, and various web-related functions. Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communication or related field. Experience in website management of a business to consumer website. Basic understanding of HTML and knowledge of XML is a plus.

We are seeking candidates for the following
Field Operations
in the indicated locations based on our aggressive expansion:

rue21 offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401K. Also available are generous associate discounts and growth opportunities!