Associate Merchant – Garden

Bachman's Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Merchant – Garden supports product assortment development and execution for a garden retailer. The role works with vendors on product selection and sourcing, purchase orders, delivery coordination, and issue resolution. It also supports product setup and maintenance, samples, product lifecycle activities, pricing, promotions, seasonal planning, demand forecasting, and collaboration with Marketing and Visual Merchandising. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and requires work in both an office and retail store environment.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in buying, buying support, retail merchandising, or a related analytical or administrative role.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in an office and retail store environment.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work additional hours during peak seasonal periods as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field.
Experience in specialty retail, plant, garden, gift, home décor, or seasonal retail environments.
Experience with NetSuite or similar merchandising or inventory systems.
Interest in pursuing a Category Merchant or Manager career path.

Responsibilities

Support product selection, finished goods sourcing, and vendor management.
Create, track, and follow up on purchase orders; coordinate order confirmations, delivery schedules, and issue resolution with vendors.
Manage product setup, maintenance, sample coordination, and lifecycle activities, including markdowns and product exits.
Assist with pricing strategy, promotional execution, and pricing accuracy across systems.
Partner with Marketing on promotional campaigns, signage, and timing.
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising on product placement across store and sales channels.
Participate in seasonal planning, demand forecasting, and variance review meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.