Seasonal Merchandise Assistant - Xanterra Corporate

Xanterra; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSA & FSA

Life & Disability

Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

PTO and paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance

RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office

Employee Discounts & Travel Deals

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection is seeking a Temporary Merchandise Assistant to support the Retail Division with day-to-day data entry, purchase order processing and follow-up to keep products flowing to our stores.

This hands-on role partners with the corporate retail team and runs full-time for approximately 14 weeks starting in December, requiring attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple buyers and priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of data entry, administrative, purchasing or office support experience.
• Experience with purchase orders, inventory or ERP/merchandise management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enters, updates and maintains purchase orders in Xanterra's merchandise management system with a high level of accuracy.
• Performs data entry for new item setup, including product attributes, costs, retails and vendor information.
• Tracks open purchase orders and follows up with vendors on order confirmations, ship dates and delivery delays.
• Communicates PO status, changes and issues to the buyers in a timely manner.
• Maintains and updates Excel trackers, sales reports and buying worksheets as directed by the buyers.
• Supports multiple buyers at once; prioritizes requests and meets deadlines.

Skills

Data entry speed

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

1+ years in data entry/purchasing/office support

Tools

Excel

Merchandise management systems

Job description

Overview

Join the Xanterra Travel Collection team: Xanterra Travel Collection is a premier group of travel and leisure businesses with a focus on sustainability and exceptional service. Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, we operate iconic properties and services in stunning locations worldwide, including lodging, food and beverage, Windstar Cruises, short-line railroads, and adventure travel. We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and providing transformative career opportunities for our team members.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Temporary Merchandise Assistant to provide leave support for the Retail Division.

As a Temporary Merchandise Assistant for Xanterra, you will support a team of buyers with the day-to-day data entry, purchase order processing and follow-up that keeps product flowing to our stores. This role is hands‑on and detail driven. It handles the manual and administrative work so the buyers can stay focused on assortment, forecasting and strategy. This role partners with the corporate retail team. We are a team of passionate, creative, analytical and strategic merchants that get the pleasure of operating in some of the most iconic and beautiful places in the world. The Seasonal Merchandise Asssitant will be a temporary role working full-time starting the first week of Decemeber with a duration of about 14 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Enters, updates and maintains purchase orders in Xanterra's merchandise management system with a high level of accuracy.
• Performs data entry for new item setup, including product attributes, costs, retails and vendor information.
• Tracks open purchase orders and follows up with vendors on order confirmations, ship dates and delivery delays.
• Communicates PO status, changes and issues to the buyers in a timely manner.
• Maintains and updates Excel trackers, sales reports and buying worksheets as directed by the buyers.
• Supports multiple buyers at once; prioritizes requests and meets deadlines.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail; able to catch and correct errors before they impact orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel filtering, sorting and basic formulas
• Comfortable with systems and quick to learn new software, including merchandise management and purchase order systems.
• Works well in a large, collaborative team; able to support multiple people and shifting priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with consistent, proactive follow-up.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of data entry, administrative, purchasing or office support experience.
• Experience with purchase orders, inventory or ERP/merchandise management systems is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment; prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs (product samples).

Compensation:

$19.30 - $21.30 per hour based on experience.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• HSA & FSA
• Life & Disability
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance
• RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office employees
• Employee Discounts & Travel Deals

Xanterra Travel Collection is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.