Merchandising Coordinator

As the Merchandising Coordinator, also known as Category Assistant, you will support the Category Manager in managing product categories. Your responsibilities include drafting orders, implementing cost changes, managing inventory, and analyzing data to meet category goals.

• Assist the Category Manager in delivering annual and seasonal category strategies as directed.
• Ensure item files are accurate and up to date to support category and store positioning strategies set by the Category Manager.
• Provide input into weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reports for the Category Manager to use in creating reports.
• Create and manage assortments for assigned departments and store positioning strategies with input from the Category Manager.
• Monitor ongoing sales figures of all items and key activities as projected to maintain appropriate inventory levels for the Category Manager’s vendors.
• Complete the order process from creation of the purchase order through to delivery of goods to the store.
• Submit accurate item setup sheets to Data Entry on a timely basis.
• Manage and monitor core item assortment by adding and deleting products at the direction of the Category Manager.
• Review and action store and depot inventory issues for assigned department group.
• Maintain budgeted inventory levels in stores and perform item maintenance as required to ensure closed‑dated items move through the system in a timely manner.
• In collaboration with the Category Manager, build advertising and merchandising activities that achieve targeted results.

• Previous retail and/or procurement experience is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
• Extensive MS Office Suite experience, including above‑average knowledge of Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Aptitude with successful negotiations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to problem‑solve complex issues.
• Strong prioritizing and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Strong time management and adherence to Category and Company goals and deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities based on workload.

Location: Anchorage, AK
Reports to: Category Manager

• Acting with Integrity
• Fostering Excellence
• Respecting Others
• Working Collaboratively
• Being Accountable

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.