Assistant Merchandise Manager

Position Overview

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. We create a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect where individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics are valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to our success and we strive to foster an inclusive environment where every employee demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for others.

• Supports the daily operations of the Merchandising Team and responds to internal and external inquiries.
• Assists with the preparation and proofing of data, style lists, or reports for assigned tasks and analyzes reporting for insights.
• Curates product for marketing purposes, evaluates vendor products, and selects those best suited to campaigns.
• Enters, updates, manages, and tracks Purchase Orders for core buys, recommends re‑orders, and helps analyze performance.
• Reviews competitor promotions and pricing, and makes suggestions on pricing, promotions, and assortment.
• Recommends process changes to improve service, quality, and/or reduce costs.
• Follows prescribed legal guidelines and requirements.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to collaborate with others to understand and complete project goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills; able to professionally interact with suppliers and employees at all levels.
• Excellent time management and decision‑making skills; able to prioritize and organize tasks and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines, work independently, and be proactive.
• Must have strong attention to detail and work effectively and collaboratively across various departments to meet goals and deadlines.

• 1‑2 years of office experience, preferably in an e‑Commerce setting.
• Degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods. The position requires general office functions, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.

It is company policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensuring that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic protected by law.

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement, leadership development program, & mentorship program
• Employee resource groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.