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Terrain · 7 hours ago

Terrain Merchandise Assistant - Trim and Lighting

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Terrain is looking for a Merchandise Assistant (MA) who will support the daily operational functions within the designated buying area. The role involves assisting the buying team in managing merchandise flow and production processes from concept to creation.

E-CommerceReal EstateRetail

Responsibilities

PO tracking – working closely with vendors, buying operations team, and transportation team to follow up on PO status and track from time of shipment to receipt at our warehouse

Own web and creative turnover - manage photo sample request process for web photography and creative shoots. Communicate any delays with receipt of samples

Full ownership of sample management - request and track samples of all items on order (for PR, web photo, meetings) and ensure they are timely, organized, prioritized and present upon request. Any delays or problems with availability are addressed pro-actively with manager. This includes physically opening boxes of samples daily, as well as keeping sample shelves organized

Act as main contact for vendor communication - keep track of all design packs sent to vendors, check in regularly on sampling progress- updating a WIP each week, provide feedback on samples to vendors, share cost sheets with respective buyers, and help process order entry

Lead internal weekly production meetings with manager - updating them on sampling progress and vendor questions

Conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/errors, read customer reviews and report back to team

Become an expert in your product assortment and a source of information for team on product information, launch timing and sample locations

Take on Ad Hoc reporting/projects as needed to support success of buying team

Qualification

Adaptable to computer systemsRetail experienceBachelor's degreeDetail orientedOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills