Merchandising Assistant: Buyer Support & Analytics

The Biltmore Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,935 - 34,089; Full time

Job summary

The Biltmore Company is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Asheville for a full-time role (35+ hours per week) to support the Retail Merchandising team with store merchandising, reorder management, PO entry, product placement, and cross-team collaboration.

The position starts at $21.06 per hour, with pay based on qualifications and experience, and includes travel to buying shows as needed.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree preferred. Additional training or education helpful.
• At least three years of related retail experience in an upscale setting.
• Ability to analyze technical data in suppliers’ proposals; negotiation and mathematical skills; knowledge of supply-chain management.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; ability to learn Biltmore systems, protocols, and product/inventory lines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; strong negotiation skills; builds positive relationships across the company.
• Resourceful; has good judgment, self-confidence; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive; anticipates, addresses, and troubleshoots issues.
• Professional; high ethical standards; reflects company values.

Responsibilities

• Works with Retail Merchandiser to order merchandise for their area(s) of responsibility.
• Creates and maintains item files (SKU's) for all products.
• Coordinates the reorder process to ensure the consistent flow of product; assists with managing open-to-buy by monitoring stock levels.
• Supports Retail Merchandiser with vendor setup and compliance, along with vendor updates.
• Purchase order entry and maintenance; writing the POs, changes, and cancellations.
• Negotiates with vendors on pricing as it relates to late delivery, over-shipments, style substitutions, and invoice matching.
• Analyzes business data on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assists during market with product selection and assortment.
• Works with Retail Merchandiser to approve and process all price changes.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control on all returns (RTV’s) and credits.
• Communicates with Retail Fulfillment Center on any inbound/outbound retail shipments and /or any vendor compliance issues.
• Works with visual team to ensure sales floor placement optimization.
• Works cross-functionally with Store Operations, E-commerce, Visual and Inventory Control to ensure they have the tools to understand and support the assortment.
• Manages special orders for internal and external guests.
• Partners with E-commerce merchandising and photo teams to ensure product accuracy.
• Manages the maintenance of the digital database of all artwork.
• Shops the marketplace to identify product opportunities, pricing strategies, trends, and offerings.
• Partners with merchandising team to ensure balanced assortment and shares product feedback.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Education

Two- or four-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Biltmore Company is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Asheville for a full-time role (35+ hours per week) to support the Retail Merchandising team with store merchandising, reorder management, PO entry, product placement, and cross-team collaboration.

The position starts at $21.06 per hour, with pay based on qualifications and experience, and includes travel to buying shows as needed.