Merchandise Assistant - Junior

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support buying and merchandising operations through order management, vendor coordination, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and track domestic and import purchase orders while supporting the buyer worksheet process and purchase order change procedures.
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to follow up on allocations, late shipments, shipping extensions, and related order issues.
• Cook up travel arrangements, vendor and agent visits, and weekly reporting needs for assigned merchants and buyers.
• Support sample management, office administration, spreadsheets, filing, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be available to work on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Must be able to support a 36.25-hour work week.
• Must be willing to complete an Excel test if selected for interview.
• Must be open to a potential temporary-to-permanent opportunity and be willing to submit convertible talent.

About SSI People

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.