JOB SUMMARY 

The Category Assistant provides critical operational and administrative support to the Merchandising team. This role ensures accurate and timely execution of product item setup, form inputs, report generation and distribution, sample management, and communication coordination across internal teams. They play a pivotal role in assisting with projects and keeping them moving, enabling the team to meet key business objectives and deliver exceptional customer experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Administrative execution for the buying team 

Weekly and ad hoc reporting; Department needs defined by Sr. Buyer/ Buyer  

Item setup, SKU creation & attribute management  

Form inputs and management of internal process documents; Pricing, Visual, Marketing, and eCommerce 

Sample management and content details for marketing turn-in and asset creation  

Design Center management; Includes department organization & sample status coordination   

Ensure data accuracy and efficiency across all processes and systems  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent experience is considered 

Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint  

Ability to foster strong working relationships with the Buying team, peers, and cross-functional teams  

Demonstrates strong listening, written, and oral communication skills  

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines   

Detail-oriented and executes tasks with a high level of accuracy  

Proactive problem-solver with a track record of taking initiative to address critical issues 

Innate curiosity and passion for product and customer satisfaction