Merchandise Assistant; Retail – Gaffney, SC

Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)

The Merchandising Assistant supports the merchandising team in planning, buying, and managing product assortments to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This entry-to-mid-level role serves as a key support position in retail, e-commerce, fashion, or consumer goods companies. It blends analytical work, vendor coordination, and creative input to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.

• Maintain appointment calendar (in buyer's absence)
• Answer telephone calls: take messages and return calls in buyer's absence
• Prepare store memos
• Return samples to vendors/companies
• Assign SKU# to all styles
• Communicate with stores and vendors on defective merchandise to be returned
• Print out weekly buying reports
• Email information to stores and vendors
• Distribute mail and reports
• Special letters
• Compile all weekly and monthly inventories
• Set up forms
• Approve transfers
• Cooperate with management and other buying staff associates
• Assist team members and help in other areas as directed by supervisor or management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications (Word, Excel, AS400, etc.)
• Experience with office equipment (printer, calculator, etc.)
• Organization and time management skills
• Consistency and reliability
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Microsoft Office – 1 year experience preferred
• Microsoft Excel – 1 year experience preferred

High School diploma or equivalent