Merchandising Specialist

Merchandising Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Merchandising Specialist to support category management initiatives and help drive consistent execution across retail locations in Overland Park, Kansas. This long-term contract position works closely with vendors, marketing partners, and internal merchandising teams to coordinate product launches, maintain item data, and support promotional activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, excellent follow-through, and advanced Excel skills to manage reporting, purchasing support, and day-to-day merchandising operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate category-level merchandising programs, including product introductions and presentation planning for new and existing store locations.
• Investigate and resolve store-level discrepancies related to orders, shipments, receipts, and supporting documentation by partnering with category managers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers by responding quickly to questions, addressing issues, and following through on open items.
• Maintain accurate product and vendor records, including pricing, item attributes, model details, and the setup of new SKUs when required.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for direct vendor transactions while ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Support visual merchandising activities by helping place and track vendor-specific display and fixture orders.
• Gather product images, samples, and written content from vendors to support advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Review marketing materials for accuracy before release and provide feedback on product details, pricing, and presentation.
• Use business intelligence and Excel-based reporting to assist category managers with recurring weekly and monthly performance analysis.
• Organize logistics and materials for annual vendor show events, including floor plan coordination, communications, and other project support as needed.