Merchandise Assistant

The Paper Store, Inc.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS Group Holdings LLC is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support Buyers across multiple functions, including product development, vendor partnerships, and merchandising strategy. You will manage SKU data, assist with PO processing, and help coordinate digital merchandising for TPS brands.

The role offers exposure to e-commerce, marketing, inventory management, and reporting while requiring strong Excel skills and a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or fashion-related field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and lookup functions, plus data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration abilities.
• On-site work at the Acton, MA corporate office four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TPS brand ambassador and support multiple Buyers.
• Monitor and resolve warehouse, shipping, and packing issues with logistics and vendors.
• Assist E-Commerce team with product setup, updates, and merchandising on the digital site.
• Maintain SKU/item data in system including descriptions, pricing, and images.
• Enter/modify purchase orders across departments and manage changes/cancellations.
• Communicate PO changes and shipment statuses with vendors.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Planning, Distribution, and Fulfillment.
• Create and run reports for Buyers (sales recaps, on-order, inventory).
• Organize merchandise samples for photography, styling, and meetings.
• Support Marketing with product details for promotional content and catalogs.

Skills

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Reporting

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted, is dedicated to creating destinations that inspire, delight, and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile.Job Overview: Are you passionate about products, trends, and the behind-the-scenes work that brings great merchandise to life? As a Merchandise Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of retail buying while supporting multiple Buyers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers exposure to product development, vendor partnerships, merchandising strategy, e-commerce, marketing, and inventory management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in buying.KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:Be a TPS brand ambassadorMonitor and resolve warehouse, shipping, and packing issues in coordination with logistics and vendors to ensure timely and accurate product flow.Partner with the E-Commerce team to ensure all assigned products are accurately set up, updated, and merchandised on the digital site.Maintain accurate SKU and item data in the system, including descriptions, attributes, pricing, and product images. Enter and modify purchase orders across multiple departments, handling delivery extensions, cost and retail changes, cancellations, and follow-ups on late or upcoming shipments.Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, managing communication related to PO changes, shipment statuses, compliance, and sample coordination.Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Accounts Payable, Planning, Distribution, and Fulfillment Centers to resolve PO and inventory issues.Create and run reporting for Buyers such as sales recaps, on-order status, and inventory summaries.Organize and maintain merchandise samples and sample areas, coordinating timely delivery for photography, style outs, and strategic meetings.Partner with Marketing to provide product details for promotional content, support signage needs, and ensure alignment across seasonal campaigns and catalogs.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities, competing requests, and shifting business needs.Demonstrated ability to pivot quickly, think critically, identify root causes, and proactively resolve issues.Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendor partners.Ability to learn, assess, and navigate multiple systems efficiently and accurately. A team-player mindset with a willingness to adapt, support others, and contribute to shared goals and deadlines.Ability to work on-site at our Corporate Office in Acton, MA a minimum of four (4) days per week. This is a highly collaborative role.TPS Group Holdings LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.This range reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at this location at the time of this posting.