Assistant Merchandiser

SanMar Corp.; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar Corp. is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team across assigned apparel categories.

You will dive into research, complete special projects, and facilitate cross-functional communication to drive product opportunities. Hybrid work model with an Eastside/Issaquah presence; you will engage in analysis of sales history, help maintain line planning and pricing, and assist in sales tools preparation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in apparel product related roles.
• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, retail math and computer skills.
• Communicate in verbal and written form to effectively and clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Seek information proactively and work cooperatively in a diverse group.
• Lead and influence others and champion projects using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity.
• Adobe Illustrator experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze competitor offerings, market product, and consumer trends.
• Conduct analysis of sales history to identify trends and future product opportunities, and assist in new product positioning.
• Create documentation on research findings for consumer and market information and present information to team.
• Solicit and compile input and feedback from sales team and key accounts.
• Help maintain the line planning, pricing and product creation documentation for a limited product line - including silhouette/style/color plan, fit/sizing vision, flow plan, and pricing strategies.
• Help resolve process and merchandising issues that arise throughout the season and recommend ways to continually improve process efficiencies.
• Act as a key merchandising contact to answer questions and facilitate information flow throughout the company.
• Develop a collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams to aid in product creation communications.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, proofing, and execution of sales tools and product presentations (e.g., catalogs, photo samples, sample preparation, meeting set-up, etc.).
• Responsible for assembling and distributing various product documentation per the calendar and assigned deadlines, including ETA lists, companion list, web spec sheet info, and product feedback recaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Retail math

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive information gathering

Creative/champion projects

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Assistant Merchandiser is a support role for the Merchandising team and assigned apparel categories. They are responsible for assisting the Merchandising team by diving into research, completing special projects, and facilitating cross-functional team communication.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Research and analyze competitor offerings, market product, and consumer trends.
• Conduct analysis of sales history to identify trends and future product opportunities, and assist in new product positioning.
• Create documentation on research findings for consumer and market information and present information to team.
• Solicit and compile input and feedback from sales team and key accounts.
• Help maintain the line planning, pricing and product creation documentation for a limited product line - including silhouette/style/color plan, fit/sizing vision, flow plan, and pricing strategies.
• Help resolve process and merchandising issues that arise throughout the season and recommend ways to continually improve process efficiencies.
• Act as a key merchandising contact to answer questions and facilitate information flow throughout the company.
• Develop a collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams to aid in product creation communications.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, proofing, and execution of sales tools and product presentations (e.g., catalogs, photo samples, sample preparation, meeting set-up, etc.).
• Responsible for assembling and distributing various product documentation per the calendar and assigned deadlines, including ETA lists, companion list, web spec sheet info, and product feedback recaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 4+ years of relevant experience in apparel product related roles
• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, retail math and computer skills
• Communicate in verbal and written form to effectively and clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Seek information proactively and work cooperatively in a diverse group
• Lead and influence others and champion projects using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity
• Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $25.00 - $34.65 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together. Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement. SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special. Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar. SanMar participates in E-Verify.