merchandising assistant

Forman Mills

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth of the company. If you have a passion for excellence, an unwavering focus on delivering value for the customer, and a drive to be the best, Forman Mills can be your springboard to incredible career growth.
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ASSISTANT BUYER
<br>The Assistant Buyer position assists the Buyer with assortment planning, distribution, inventory analysis and marketing.
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<li>Attend Buyers Meetings</li>
<li>Visit Stores</li>
<li>Comp Shop other retail companies</li>
<li>Travel to New York with Buyers on occasion to meet vendors, learn merchandise selection and price negotiation.</li>
<li>Energetic, self motivated, analytical individuals with a passion for merchandising and an eye for fashion a must.</li>
<li>This is a great opportunity to learn our business and develop an exciting career in merchandising.</li>
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Requirements include;
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<li>Fashion Merchandising Degree,</li>
<li>Strong administrative, analytical, communication and negotiation skills</li>
<li>PC literate and proficient in Excel</li>
<li>Reliable transportation</li>
</ul>
The Assistant Buyer position is "onsite" based in Cinnaminson, NJ.
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<b>Here’s a few of the benefits we offer our eligible associates:</b>
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On-the-job Training
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Employee Assistance Program
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401 (K) Plan with employer match
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Potential for Advancement
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Generous Employee Discount
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Competitive Starting Salary
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Paid Vacation
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Paid Sick Leave
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Holiday Pay
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Direct Community Involvement Opportunities

Merchandising- Ladies & Girls - Assistant Buyer

C-A-L Ranch Stores

<p></p><div><div><div><b>Buying and Ordering Assistant</b><b>
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<p>Idaho Falls, ID
</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b>Job Type</b></p>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><p><b>Description</b></p>
<div><div><b>Primary Purpose</b></div><div>
The Merchandising Assistant (Buying &amp; Ordering Assistant) will support the merchandising team in executing product strategy,</div><div>
managing inventory, and ensuring that our product displays are aligned with brand standards and sales</div><div>
goals. This role is crucial for helping to maintain organized inventory levels, track product performance,</div><div>
and coordinate between departments to deliver a seamless customer experience. The ideal candidate is</div><div>
detail-oriented, organized, and has a passion for retail, product merchandising, and data analysis.</div><div><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><div><b>
Product Management Support:</b></div><ul><li>
 Assist the merchandising team in managing product assortments, analyzing performance, and coordinating new product launches.</li><li>
 Help ensure that the assortment and inventory levels align with merchandising strategies, seasonal plans, and brand standards.</li><li>
 Collaborate with buyers and planners to track product trends, stock levels, and ensure optimal replenishment.</li></ul><div><b>
Inventory and Stock Management:</b></div><ul><li>
 Monitor and report on inventory levels, helping to identify and resolve any stock discrepancies or imbalances.</li><li>
 Track reorder points, work with supply chain teams on replenishments, and support the allocation of stock across locations as needed.</li><li>
 Assist with markdown recommendations, clearance strategies, and inventory turnover objectives.</li></ul><div><b>
Sales Analysis and Reporting:</b></div><ul><li>
 Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales reports to support the merchandising team&rsquo;s decision-making processes.</li><li>
 Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through, stock-to-sales ratio, and gross margin, identifying trends and areas for improvement.</li><li>
 Support the merchandising team in compiling data for quarterly and seasonal business reviews.</li></ul><div><b>
Visual Merchandising Coordination:</b></div><ul><li>
 Work with the visual merchandising team to implement product displays and promotional setups, ensuring visual consistency across locations.</li><li>
 Assist in executing visual merchandising plans for new product launches, promotions, and seasonal changes.</li><li>
 Provide feedback on display effectiveness and offer suggestions for improvements based on customer feedback and sales data.</li></ul><div><b>
Vendor and Supplier Communication:</b></div><ul><li>
 Communicate with vendors on product delivery timelines, quality control, and order discrepancies.</li><li>
 Coordinate with suppliers to track shipments, resolve issues, and ensure products meet quality standards.</li><li>
 Assist in managing product samples and coordinating with vendors to acquire updated samples for merchandising presentations.</li></ul><div><b>
Administrative and Organizational Support:</b></div><ul><li>
 Maintain organized records of product details, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.</li><li>
 Support product data entry and SKU management within retail management or ERP systems.</li><li>
 Handle various administrative tasks such as filing, organizing, and assisting with the preparation of merchandising presentations.</li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li>
 Comprehensive knowledge of the products Country Supplier sells.</li><li>
 Perform daily cleaning &ndash; such as, but not limited to, vacuuming, replacing full trashes with new trash bags, and sweeping.</li><li>
 Other duties assigned as needed.</li></ul><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
 Preferred Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field preferred.</li><li>
 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail is preferred.</li><li>
 Strong analytical skills, with familiarity in retail math and an ability to interpret sales and inventory data.</li><li>
 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; experience with merchandising software or ERP systems is a plus.</li><li>
 Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working with cross-functional teams and external partners.</li><li>
 Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Buying and Ordering Assistant

Lowe's Home Improvement

<div><div><b>What You Will Do
</b><br>
All Lowe&rsquo;s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As an Merchandising Assistant Store Manager, this means:<br>
<ul><li>Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.</li><li>Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.</li><li>Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.</li></ul>
The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe&rsquo;s in-store experience. At times, the Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store.<br>
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The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives. Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.<br>
Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.<br>
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<b>What We're Looking For</b><br>
<ul><li>Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.</li><li>Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.</li><li>Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.</li><li>Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.</li></ul><br>
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What You Need To Succeed</b><br>
Minimum Qualifications<br>
<ul><li>2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.</li><li>3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.</li><li>1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications</i><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in related field.</li><li>5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.</li><li>3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.</li><li>Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.</li><li>Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home d&eacute;cor, lighting, plumbing).</li><li>Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).</li></ul></div><p></p><p>
If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.</p><p></p>
Pay Range: $68,000.00 - $102,000.00 annually<p></p><p><i>
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our </i><i>benefits page</i><i>.</i></p>
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Lowe&rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.</i></p>
Pay Range: $68,000.00 - $102,000.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.</div>

Merchandising ASM

<div><div><b>What You Will Do
</b><br>
All Lowe&rsquo;s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As an Merchandising Assistant Store Manager, this means:<br>
<ul><li>Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.</li><li>Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.</li><li>Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.</li></ul>
The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe&rsquo;s in-store experience. At times, the Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store.<br>
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The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives. Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.<br>
Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.<br>
<br>
<b>What We're Looking For</b><br>
<ul><li>Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.</li><li>Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.</li><li>Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.</li><li>Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.</li></ul><br>
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What You Need To Succeed</b><br>
Minimum Qualifications<br>
<ul><li>2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.</li><li>3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.</li><li>1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications</i><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in related field.</li><li>5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.</li><li>3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.</li><li>Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.</li><li>Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home d&eacute;cor, lighting, plumbing).</li><li>Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).</li></ul></div><p></p><p>
If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.</p><p></p><p><i>
Lowe&rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.</i></p>
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.</div>

FULLBEAUTY Brands

<div><div><b>FULLBEAUTY Brands&trade; </b>is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
POSITION SUMMARY:</b></div><div>
The Assistant Merchant will be responsible for managing samples and assisting in phases of product selection for their designated brand/product category. The Assistant Merchandiser will play a part in the product development process by working alongside the Merchant/Senior Merchant. The Assistant Merchandiser will also be responsible for pulling reports and analyzing merchandising KPIs for both catalog and web.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div><ul><li>
Open, organize, and maintain all inbound samples</li><li>
Create, track and update sample management lists</li><li>
Set up sample items in advance of merchant meetings or on as needed basis</li><li>
Support the Merchandise Manager/Senior Merchandise Manager in all phases of product selection and development for both catalog and web</li><li>
Interact daily with cross-functional teams to coordinate merchandising objectives and support collaboration</li><li>
Conduct competitive research by shopping catalog and retail competition to identify key items and trends</li><li>
Assist Merchandise Manager/Senior Merchandise Manager in the reporting of business results and Key Performance Indicators</li></ul><div><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in fashion merchandising or a related field</li><li>
1-2 years of merchandising or product related experience required</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, and flexible to changing priorities</li><li>
Strong communication and follow up skills required</li><li>
Detail-oriented, strong organization and follow-up skills</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must</li></ul><p><b>
WHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>
Employer HSA Contribution</li><li>
401K Match</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Hybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)</li><li>
Business Casual Attire</li><li>
Wellness Initiatives</li><li>
30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of Brands</li><li>
Employee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and More</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off Program</li><li>
Promote From Within Culture</li><li>
Commitment to Being an Equal Opportunity Employer</li><li>
Life Insurance Benefits</li><li>
Internal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands&rsquo; associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship</li></ul><div><b>
FULLBEAUTY Brands&trade; </b>is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.</div></div>

ASST MERCHANT I

Christian Dior Couture

The MissionThe Product Merchandiser Assistant will support the Women s Product Manager in building the success of the Middle East results.The objective of the role is to drive sales and implement business initiatives effectively.performing products and take further action to strengthen sales (re-orders and transfers).Identify low-performing products and propose solutions and actions (incentives, PR &amp; marketing support, cancellations, feedback to buyers).Support store stock requests and rebalance stock depending on store performance.Execute and follow up on internal transfers to support global sell-through and maximize sales.Prepare competition analyses on product offerings and pricing.Deliver Relevant Feedback ResponsibilitiesGenerate weekly and monthly sales reports for all product categories.Monitor and analyze business sales performance.Identify high-on consolidation.Provide retail support to increase sales turnover.Implement action plans.Prepare support materials for buying sessions (sales reports, forecasting tools, and presentations for Store Managers).Prepare newsletters for stores (product focus, challenges, etc.).Provide regular and ad hoc business reports to drive profitability, product performance, competitive trends, and new product arrivals.Display a positive, can-do attitude and be solution-focused, always aiming to satisfy business needs.ProfileSkills RequiredExcellent analytical and communication skills, emotional intelligence, sales-driven mindset, dynamism, competitive awareness, excellent grooming, leading by example, humility, and humanity.Experience RequiredExperience or understanding of fashion retail (ideally product merchandising in luxury goods).A passion for Christian Dior and our collections.Strong understanding of retail business operations.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Quick adaptability to new software/systems.Excellent time management, commitment, flexibility, and self-motivation.Strong knowledge of fashion and trends.Fluency in a second language (French preferred).

Product Merchandiser Assistant

Morris Furniture Co., Inc.

<p><b>MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT</b></p><p><b>Our Values:</b></p><p>At Morris Furniture Company, our values represent our distinctive core beliefs-the Morris way of doing business. Our Mission is &ldquo;Making Homes Great&rdquo; and we bring our mission to life through our values of: Professionalism, Quality, Ownership, Collaboration, Integrity and Fun.</p><p><b>Purpose: </b></p><p>The Merchandise Assistant is part of the Merchandising Team working collaboratively with the Buyer to ensure a strategic approach to purchasing quality in-demand goods being sold in our various showrooms. The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for various tasks including assisting the Buyer in the selection of items and accurate record keeping for all items ordered.</p><p><b>General Description of duties:</b><br/><i>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.</i></p><p>&middot; Process and follow-up on all pricing changes with accuracy</p><p>&middot; Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor lists</p><p>&middot; Assist in creating a product assortment that meets different price points and customer needs</p><p>&middot; Generate reports related to department meetings as needed</p><p>&middot; Manage inventory transfers to ensure correct product placement and movement</p><p>&middot; Communicate product information and updates to the Marketing and ECommerce departments</p><p>&middot; Stay proactive with market and product trends to adjust the assortment as necessary</p><p>&middot; Gather necessary product information for purchase orders</p><p>&middot; Build strong relationships with store leaders to provide ongoing support for specific requests</p><p>&middot; Develop and distribute sales materials to stores</p><p>&middot; Execute company policies and procedures for vendor purchase orders</p><p>&middot; Perform all other duties as assigned</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Manage multiple, on-going, and high priority assignments at the same time</p><p>&middot; Works as part of a collaborative team and works independently to accomplish given responsibilities</p><p>&middot; Ability to travel to different company showrooms</p><p>&middot; Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p>&middot; High School Diploma or equivalent</p><p>&middot; Proficiency with Microsoft office and Excel required</p><p>&middot; Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s in related field preferred</p><p>&middot; Experience in a retail environment preferred</p><p><b>Work Requirements:</b></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, twist, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands to finger, talk and hear. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 100 pounds.</p><p>This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employees.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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