Merchandise Assistant (Corporate Office) – Gaffney, SC

Hamrick's, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)

Job summary

Hamrick's, Inc. in Gaffney, South Carolina is looking for a Merchandising Assistant to support the merchandising team in planning, buying, and managing product assortments. This entry-to-mid-level position requires strong analytical skills and vendor coordination to ensure optimal product placement.

The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent time management abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include maintaining appointment calendars, preparing memos, and communicating with vendors and stores.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Experience with office equipment (printer, calculator).
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appointment calendar in buyer's absence.
• Prepare store memos and email information to stores.
• Communicate with stores and vendors on defective merchandise.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Time management skills

Organization skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Office equipment (printer, calculator)

Job description

Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)

The Merchandising Assistant supports the merchandising team in planning, buying, and managing product assortments to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This entry-to-mid-level role serves as a key support position in retail, e-commerce, fashion, or consumer goods companies. It blends analytical work, vendor coordination, and creative input to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appointment calendar (in buyer's absence)
• Answer telephone calls: take messages and return calls in buyer's absence
• Prepare store memos
• Return samples to vendors/companies
• Assign SKU# to all styles
• Communicate with stores and vendors on defective merchandise to be returned
• Print out weekly buying reports
• Email information to stores and vendors
• Distribute mail and reports
• Special letters
• Compile all weekly and monthly inventories
• Set up forms
• Approve transfers
• Cooperate with management and other buying staff associates
• Assist team members and help in other areas as directed by supervisor or management

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications (Word, Excel, AS400, etc.)
• Experience with office equipment (printer, calculator, etc.)
• Organization and time management skills
• Consistency and reliability
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Required Experience

• Microsoft Office – 1 year experience preferred
• Microsoft Excel – 1 year experience preferred

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent