Category Merchandising Assistant — Data-Driven Support

Clark Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the performance of an assigned product segment by executing operational and analytical tasks that enable effective category management.

The role involves maintaining accurate product data, coordinating with vendors, and contributing to reporting and analysis that guide decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with Merchants and Senior Merchants to ensure vendor programs, pricing updates, and product assortments align

Qualifications

• Maintains accurate product data across systems and channels.
• Supports vendor communications and conversations.
• Contributes to reporting and analysis to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support category management activities within assigned segments.
• Assist in executing category and vendor gap-fill initiatives.
• Maintain and execute on product data, pricing strategies and merchant plans.
• Assist in program details: track follow-through, rebates, and carrying percentages.

Skills

Category management

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Reporting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Clark Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the performance of an assigned product segment by executing operational and analytical tasks that enable effective category management.

The role involves maintaining accurate product data, coordinating with vendors, and contributing to reporting and analysis that guide decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with Merchants and Senior Merchants to ensure vendor programs, pricing updates, and product assortments align