Merchandise Assistant - Buying Department

The Paper Store•Acton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Assistant is a foundational role within the Buying organization at TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted. This role is ideal for individuals interested in building a long-term career in merchandising, offering hands-on exposure to product selection, vendor partnerships, and business strategy. The position supports multiple Buyers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The company seeks individuals who are naturally curious about product, energized by retail, and motivated to grow within the Buying organization, progressing into roles with increasing responsibility and ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field
Naturally curious about retail, product, and consumer trends
Strong analytical mindset
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and solution-oriented; you take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change
Strong communication skills with confidence interacting cross-functionally and with external partners
A team player with a willingness to support others while also developing your own point of view
Interest in building a career within Buying, with the ambition to grow into roles with increasing ownership and impact on product and category performance over time
Ability to work 4+ days/week at our Acton, MA Corporate Office

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)

Responsibilities

Be a TPS brand ambassador
Monitor and resolve warehouse, shipping, and packing issues in coordination with logistics and vendors to ensure timely and accurate product flow.
Partner with the E-Commerce team to ensure all assigned products are accurately set up, updated, and merchandised on the digital site.
Maintain accurate SKU and item data in the system, including descriptions, attributes, pricing, and product images.
Enter and modify purchase orders across multiple departments, handling delivery extensions, cost and retail changes, cancellations, and follow-ups on late or upcoming shipments.
Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, managing communication related to PO changes, shipment statuses, compliance, and sample coordination.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Accounts Payable, Planning, Distribution, and Fulfillment Centers to resolve PO and inventory issues.
Create and run reporting for Buyers such as sales recaps, on-order status, and inventory summaries.
Organize and maintain merchandise samples and sample areas, coordinating timely delivery for photography, style outs, and strategic meetings.
Partner with Marketing to provide product details for promotional content, support signage needs, and ensure alignment across seasonal campaigns and catalogs.