ASSISTANT MERCHANT II
About The Position
The Assistant Merchant II supports merchandising and product execution activities for assigned brands and categories, with a focus on drop ship and national brand operations. Reporting to the Merchant or Senior Merchant, this role partners cross-functionally to support product launches, vendor relationships, assortment planning, and purchase order management. The position assists with sales reporting, market analysis, and product setup to help support business objectives and customer needs. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product-related roles, with a strong focus on product development and business analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting sales and KPI data to support product and business decisions.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proven collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally to drive results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- A passion for product and an eye for trend, fit, and customer preference.
Nice To Haves
- experience with PLM, ERP, or other merchandising systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing suppliers, including drop ship suppliers and national brand vendors.
- Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Drop Ship Operations, Logistics, and eCommerce teams to support timely product launches and ensure seamless execution.
- Coordinate and facilitate the end-to-end drop ship style setup process, including item creation, assortment selection, pricing, imagery, copy, and product activation on site.
- Manage the dropship onboarding process from start to finish to ensure products go live accurately, promptly, and without issue.
- Perform quality assurance reviews for dropship and national brand items, ensuring accuracy in product photography, categorization, descriptions, pricing, and naming conventions.
- Attend vendor meetings alongside Merchant and Senior Merchant partners to support national brand assortment selection and product strategy discussions.
- Create, send, track, and manage national brand purchase orders (POs) while ensuring timely follow-up and execution.
- Conduct competitive market analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and assortment opportunities that support business growth.
- Analyze sales performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable recommendations that enhance product performance and drive revenue.
- Utilize historical sales data and reporting tools to identify opportunities for assortment optimization, product enhancements, and improved overall business performance.
- Support additional merchandising, operational, and analytical projects as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Employer HSA Contribution
- 401K Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Life Insurance Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
