Assistant Merchandiser

Namely; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Employee discount

Cool team

Job summary

Namely in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level Merchandising Analyst to own line plan accuracy, manage product data, and support seasonal assortment updates. You will analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales, provide actionable recommendations, and create dashboards to guide decisions across Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Operations.

You will also ensure pricing, naming conventions, and merchandising attributes are consistent, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 0–2 years merchandising, buying, planning, retail analytics, or related experience.
• Maintain accurate product information throughout the product lifecycle including style details, pricing, colorways, delivery dates, and assortment changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with Shopify, Looker, NetSuite, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, proactive with product and commercial instincts.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain line plan accuracy across categories, including product setup, attribute management, and seasonal assortment updates.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support assortment planning and category strategies by evaluating sales trends, inventory levels, and market opportunities.
• Ensure product information, pricing, naming conventions, and merchandising attributes are accurate across all channels.
• Create and maintain merchandising reports, dashboards, and business recaps.
• Communicate product updates and milestones across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in SKU creation, product setup, and lifecycle management processes.
• Oversee product naming standards across the business.
• Support design team in PLM system with BOM creation/updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel & Google Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Inventory planning

Shopify experience

Looker experience

Education

No degree required

Tools

Shopify

Looker

NetSuite

Miro

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Own and maintain line plan accuracy across assigned categories, including product setup, attribute management, and seasonal assortment updates.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve category performance.
• Support assortment planning and category strategies by evaluating sales trends, consumer insights, inventory levels, and market opportunities.
• Ensure product information, pricing, naming conventions, and merchandising attributes are accurate across all customer-facing channels.
• Create and maintain merchandising reports, dashboards, and business recaps to support decision-making across the organization.
• Communicate product updates, assortment changes, and key milestones across cross-functional teams including Product Development, Tech Design, Sourcing, Creative, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Operations.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in SKU creation, product setup, line architecture, and lifecycle management processes.
• Oversee and maintain product naming standards across the business.
• Support design team in PLM system with BOM creation/updates.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of merchandising, buying, planning, retail analytics, business management, or related experience; relevant internships welcomed but not required.
• Maintain accurate product information throughout the product lifecycle, including style details, pricing, colorways, delivery dates, and assortment changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets skills required.
• Experience with Shopify, Looker, NetSuite, or similar merchandising and reporting platforms preferred. Miro or other digital whiteboard experience also preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a face-paced environment
• Curious, proactive, and eager to develop strong product and commercial instincts.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Unlimited PTO for most corporate roles, accrued for others
• Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, 80%-covered for dependents
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Generous employee discount
• Priceless opportunity to work with the coolest team ever!

• Seniority Level

  Entry level

• Industry

  • Retail
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Employment Type