Merchandise Assistant

Support Center - Irving The Merchandise Assistant plays a key cross-functional support role focused on ensuring smooth product flow and operational execution across merchandising processes. The role supports item setup, purchase order tracking, and promotional execution while coordinating with internal teams and vendors.

• Category Strategy:
  • Assist in the implementation of category strategies by coordinating product and vendor information.
  • Support competitive and trend analysis to inform category decisions.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting to track category performance.
• Assortment/Product Strategy:
  • Support line reviews and seasonal assortment planning by preparing samples, data, and presentation materials.
  • Create, maintain, and track Seasonal Pos
  • Manage samples through order management and key product milestones
• Data Management:
  • Coordinate item setup, product data accuracy, and assortment updates across systems.
  • Ensure pricing accuracy across systems and channels, including promotional and markdown updates.
  • Assist in executing pricing strategies and maintaining price integrity.
• Financial Plans:
  • Support the merchandising team in tracking sales, margin, and inventory metrics.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports.

• Associate’s Degree or relevant business experience is required
• Internship or retail experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data entry
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent physical movement including standing, stooping, bending, use of ladder at times and lifting

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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