Merchandise Assistant

RH; Corte Madera (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RH is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support the development, launch, and ongoing performance of the category assortment. The role acts as a hub for accurate product data, timely execution, and actionable reporting, collaborating with merchants to enable informed decisions and a superior product experience.

You will own SKU setup, maintain data accuracy across systems, and develop dashboards to monitor sales and margins, while supporting seasonal launches and cross-functional workflows

Formación

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in merchandising or a closely related field.
• Experience working with suppliers and vendors.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain seasonal assortment plans, competitive studies, and market intelligence.
• Own SKU setup and data accuracy across systems; conduct data audits.
• Execute price changes with Planning and Merchandise Operations; maintain trackers and costbooks.
• Serve as liaison between Merchandising and vendors for setup, custom orders, and POs.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track sales, margins, costs, and lead times; translate data into insights.
• Drive seasonal launches and floorset updates in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain trackers, document processes, and remove bottlenecks to support RH’s values.

Conocimientos

Detail oriented

Vendor coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

RH is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support the development, launch, and ongoing performance of the category assortment. This role serves as a trusted hub for accurate product data, timely execution, and actionable reporting, partnering across teams to help merchants make informed decisions and deliver an exceptional product experience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain seasonal assortment plans, competitive studies, and market intelligence; monitor customer trends, top sellers, returns, and service feedback to identify opportunities and inform assortment decisions
• Own SKU setup and maintenance with Merchandise Operations, keep product information accurate across systems, and conduct data audits to resolve discrepancies at their source
• Execute price changes with Planning and Merchandise Operations, document each update in the Weekly Tracker, reconcile purchase order price variances, and maintain costbooks and raw-material consumption trackers
• Serve as a primary liaison between Merchandising and vendors, coordinating vendor setup, custom orders, replacement-part requests, expense purchase orders, costbook completion, and lead-time confirmations
• Develop reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into sales, margin, product costs, lead times, material utilization, and special-order frame inventory; flag risks and translate data into clear insights for weekly business and financial reviews
• Drive seasonal launches and floorset updates in partnership with Merchandising, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, Allocation, and Operations, including product naming, information, dimensions, proofing, packaging, signage, collateral, gallery allocation lists, and atelier needs
• Strengthen team execution by keeping trackers current, closing the loop on follow-up, documenting processes for team operating procedures, and removing cross-functional bottlenecks with accuracy, initiative, and a commitment to RH’s Vision, Values, and Beliefs

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in an Assistant Merchant role or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working with domestic or offshore suppliers and sources
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with consistent attention to accuracy, detail, and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• A high degree of flexibility, initiative, energy, and collaborative problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.