Merchandise Assistant

About the role

We’re seeking a Merchandise Assistant for an onsite role in San Francisco, California, supporting a dynamic retail organization through the end of December 2026. This position offers the opportunity to partner across design, visual merchandising, production, and inventory teams to help bring customer-focused assortments to market and support the commercial success of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of merchandise assortments aligned with customer needs and department strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to help ensure product requirements, profitability goals, and speed-to-market objectives are met
• Work with visual merchandising, design, and production teams to coordinate product strategies and sample needs
• Partner with inventory management to help shape seasonal investment plans and protect key growth opportunities
• Review sales performance and market information to identify risks and opportunities in season
• Organize, track, and categorize product-related information using established tools and processes
• Provide ongoing routine support and communicate relevant job-related information to internal partners

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Solid financial acumen and a results-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present information clearly and tell a compelling story with data
• Comfort working collaboratively across multiple teams and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize potential issues early

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting merchandise, product, or retail planning functions
• Familiarity with analyzing sales trends and marketplace information
• Experience coordinating samples or product development details
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• A customer-first mindset with a focus on inclusive product strategy