Associate Merchandiser

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:2-3 yrs years of merchandising experience managing large SKU assortments.Bachelor's degree preferred.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and V-lookups.Comfortable delivering confident presentations and responding to questions effectively.Excellent communication skills with a global mindset and ability to work across different time zones.Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Rate: $30/hr

Created: 2025-10-05