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 consideredProficiency 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 issuesInnate curiosity and passion for product and customer satisfaction