Merchandising Assistant

Exploratorium•San Francisco, CA

3d•$30 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant is responsible for assisting in the sourcing and purchasing of general merchandise for the two on-site stores in keeping with the museum’s mission. This position is also responsible for maintaining in stock position of web store merchandise. This position is responsible for maintenance of the merchandise database and A/P invoicing functions. The Merchandising Assistant works with the management team to develop and execute visual display and presentations in the store. The Merchandising Assistant reports to the Merchandising Manager.

Requirements

Four years of retail experience
Database experience
Strong skills in Excel
Knowledge of word processing programs
Ability to manage time and set priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly detail oriented
Excellent problem solving skills; good judgment and common sense
Comfortable in a close office environment
Strong team player

Nice To Haves

Experience in A/P

Responsibilities

Maintains in-stock position for top 100 items and communicates key product knowledge and availability to the Inventory Coordinator, the Merchandising Manager, and Visitor Engagement managers, and staff as needed
Generates and formats daily, weekly and monthly inventory/product reports
Prepares analysis for inventory positioning, markdowns, liabilities, and special sales opportunities
Creates and maintains purchase order database along with Item SKU information
Coordinates processing of store accounts payable with S/R; maintains database of accounts for year-end inventory reporting
Provides support in entering of PO’s, including creation of new SKU’s and new vendors
Researches products and replacement vendors at the direction of the Merchandising Manager
Updates product information, adds and removes products, arranges products and maintains accessibility and alt-text for web store
Processes orders and provide customer service for web store as needed via Shopify, phone, and email
Communicates with store staff regarding product knowledge and merchandise availability, pricing, and database accuracy concerns
Assists in maintaining store appearance and correct inventory levels by identifying items not represented on the sales floor and communicating this information to Visitor Engagement managers
General administrative support, including but not limited to, processing mail, maintaining files, setting appointments, maintaining signage, receiving deliveries
Performs additional duties as assigned