Assistant Buyer / Merchandising Analyst

Nextten Stauer

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Skills, Campaigns, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Merchandising, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project Tracking, Purchasing/Procurement, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vlookups

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

POSTED

6 days ago

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid or Onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Assistant Buyer / Merchandising Analyst to manage product data, coordinate with vendors, and overall merchandising support.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, business acumen, and a passion for product, marketing, and data-driven decision-making. You will play a meaningful role in driving product performance by ensuring accuracy in product data, supporting product launches, and collaborating closely with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams.

You will also play a hands-on role in merchandising marketing initiatives, including campaign execution and product launches, while gaining exposure to assortment planning, inventory strategy, and performance analysis. This role offers increasing ownership and the opportunity to gain experience into broader merchandising responsibilities.

What You will Do

Product & Merchandising Support
- Track and manage product samples throughout development and launch
- Maintain accurate product data, SKUs, and pricing in internal systems
- Support product setup and assortment planning

Vendor & Team Coordination
- Communicate with vendors regarding samples, timelines, and updates
- Coordinate with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams
- Assist in keeping projects on track and meeting deadlines

Data & Reporting
- Input and maintain merchandising and inventory data
- Support basic reporting on sales, inventory, and product performance
- Learn to identify trends and opportunities in the business

Marketing & Strategy Support
- Assist with product launches and merchandising execution
- Help ensure product information is accurate across channels

- Support pricing, promotions, and assortment decisions

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP preferred)

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented
- Curious and business-minded

Salary Range

$45,000+ (based on experience)

About the Company

Nextten Stauer

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