JOB ANALYSIS
(e) Push slow-selling forward stock to avoid
undue automatic losses.
r) By constant study of the automatic
mark-down merchandise and of the
relative speed at which the merchandise
 moves.
Jv concentrating through the floor
superintendent the efforts of salesveople
 on the slower-moving stock.
I'y advantageous stock arrangement,
‘+ ly suggesting various forms of publicity.

(5) By changing location or by mark-outs.
(f) Follow up the merchandise on order so as to
make sure that it will arrive at the time
agreed upon.
(g) Analyze the merchandise tape as issued day
by day.
(%) Study carefully the 50-A report.
II. Operating and clerical routine
(1) Operating routine:
(a) Inspect merchandise on arrival to
verify price, styles, materials, colors,
sizes.
"' See that merchandise is properly
marked and placed into forward or
reserve stock.
.¢) See that the bill is properly checked
and entered on invoice register and in
the bill book, retailed and signed.
(To be done by 3 p.m.)
(d) Verify stock record of merchandise
charged to his department at least
weekly.
(e) See that all mark-downs, either voluntary
 or automatic, are properly
taken, entered, and signed.
(f) See that transfers, consignments, and
returns are properly made out, signed,
and entered in bill book and stock
record.

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