Merchandising Assistant

Essential Functions

• Maintains in-stock position for top 100 items and communicates key product knowledge and availability to the Inventory Coordinator, the Merchandising Manager, and Visitor Engagement managers, and staff as needed
• Generates and formats daily, weekly and monthly inventory/product reports
• Prepares analysis for inventory positioning, markdowns, liabilities, and special sales opportunities
• Creates and maintains purchase order database along with Item SKU information
• Covers processing of store accounts payable with S/R; maintains database of accounts for year-end inventory reporting
• Provides support in entering of PO’s, including creation of new SKU’s and new vendors
• Researches products and replacement vendors at the direction of the Merchandising Manager
• Updates product information, adds and removes products, arranges products and maintains accessibility and alt-text for web store
• Processes orders and provides customer service for web store as needed via Shopify, phone, and email
• Communicates with store staff regarding product knowledge and merchandise availability, pricing, and database accuracy concerns
• Affords support in maintaining store appearance and correct inventory levels by identifying items not represented on the sales floor and communicating this information to Visitor Engagement managers
• General administrative support, including but not limited to, processing mail, maintaining files, setting appointments, maintaining signage, receiving deliveries
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of retail experience
• Database experience
• Strong skills in Excel
• Knowledge of word processing programs
• Ability to manage time and set priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Excellent problem solving skills; good judgment and common sense
• Comfortable in a close office environment
• Strong team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in A/P

Physical Requirements

• This position is based in San Francisco, California with staff expected to work onsite a certain number of days per week based on department requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances. Ability to move from place to place; kneel, bend, reach, twist; use a computer terminal and general office equipment.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

How to Apply

This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting range for this role is $30.44 to $32.21. This range represents steps 1-3 on a 6 step union pay scale. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.