Associate Merchandiser (Manhattan Beach)

We are seeking an Associate Merchandiser for an in-house fulltime contract position based in the South bay. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and expertise in merchandising, particularly with a large volume of SKUs within apparel manufacturing. The position requires heavy use of Microsoft Excel and working with international teams.

Position Overview :

The Associate Merchandiser will develop extensive product knowledge to manage and communicate product assortments tailored for various international markets. The role focuses on data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities, optimize assortments, and support sales growth. Effective communication across multiple time zones and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Become a product expert and manage product lines for international distributor countries.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory, and sample orders to recommend assortment adjustments.
• Maintain and update line sheets, including additions, drops, and reductions for each market.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly meetings with partners to review business status and needs.
• Monitor sales performance by category and country to identify growth opportunities or challenges.
• Communicate product information promptly and clearly to international partners.
• Collaborate with merchandising and planning teams globally to maximize sales potential.
• Prepare and present reports on business trends using advanced Excel tools such as pivot tables and V-lookups.
• Support key initiative product reviews and global product conferences bi-annually.

Qualifications :

Rate : $30 / hr