Merchandise Assistant - Junior

SSi People; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People in Framingham, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Assistant - Junior to support buying and merchandising operations through order management, vendor coordination, and admin duties.

You'll help keep purchase orders organized, assist with sample workflows, and support merchant activities, with on-site work Tue/Wed and a 36.25-hour work week. The role includes Excel testing if selected for interview and potential temp-to-perm conversion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and track domestic and import purchase orders while supporting the buyer worksheet process and purchase order change procedures.
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to follow up on allocations, late shipments, shipping extensions, and related order issues.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, vendor and agent visits, and weekly reporting needs for assigned merchants and buyers.
• Support sample management, office administration, spreadsheets, filing, and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Merchandise Assistant - Junior

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support buying and merchandising operations through order management, vendor coordination, and administrative support. Our team is looking for someone who can help keep purchase orders, sample workflows, and merchant support activities organized and moving efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and track domestic and import purchase orders while supporting the buyer worksheet process and purchase order change procedures.
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to follow up on allocations, late shipments, shipping extensions, and related order issues.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, vendor and agent visits, and weekly reporting needs for assigned merchants and buyers.
• Support sample management, office administration, spreadsheets, filing, and special projects as assigned.

Required

• Must be available to work on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Must be able to support a 36.25-hour work week.
• Must be willing to complete an Excel test if selected for interview.
• Must be open to a potential temporary-to-permanent opportunity and be willing to submit convertible talent.

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.