Merchandise Assistant: Fast-Paced Buying & Analytics

The Paper Store; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store is seeking a Merchandise Assistant at our Acton, MA corporate office. You will support Buyers, manage product data, and assist across merchandising, vendor relations, and inventory functions.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll work closely with Analytics, E-Commerce, Marketing, and Logistics to ensure accurate product setup, timely orders, and aligned campaigns. On-site presence four days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, merchandising, or retail field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with Pivot Tables and lookup functions for data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple priorities.
• Strong cross-department communication and vendor collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a TPS brand ambassador.
• Monitor and resolve warehouse, shipping, and packing issues with logistics and vendors to ensure timely and accurate product flow.
• Partner with the E-Commerce team to ensure products are set up, updated, and merchandised on the digital site.
• Maintain SKU data, descriptions, pricing, and product images; enter and modify purchase orders across departments.
• Serve as a contact for vendors regarding PO changes, shipment statuses, compliance, and samples coordination.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Planning, Distribution, and Fulfillment to resolve PO and inventory issues.
• Create and run reporting for Buyers such as sales recaps, on-order status, and inventory summaries.
• Organize merchandise samples and coordinate delivery for photography and meetings.
• Work with Marketing to provide product details for promotions and seasonal campaigns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

The Paper Store is seeking a Merchandise Assistant at our Acton, MA corporate office. You will support Buyers, manage product data, and assist across merchandising, vendor relations, and inventory functions.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll work closely with Analytics, E-Commerce, Marketing, and Logistics to ensure accurate product setup, timely orders, and aligned campaigns. On-site presence four days a week is required.