Temporary Associate Merchant

Key Purpose

The Associate Merchant will support the Market Merchandising team in managing a growing portfolio of SMU (Special Make-Up) and Exclusive product. This role is critical in enabling the team to operate more strategically by taking ownership of key operational and administrative merchandising tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage product samples, ensuring timely tracking, organization, and distribution
• Support seasonal sample workflows and cross-functional needs
• Data Management & Systems (PLM / DeSL)
• Execute accurate and timely data entry across PLM and DeSL systems
• Maintain product information, including forecasted units and catalog data
• Support seasonal bulk uploads and system updates
• Reporting & Analysis
• Pull and compile regular data reports to support merchandising decisions
• Afford assistance in competitive analysis through tools such as VibeIQ
• Conduct competitor online research to inform pricing, assortment, and positioning
• Operational Support
• Aid in the creation of packaging briefs
• Manage catalog manual entry processes during seasonal milestones
• Afford assistance with ad hoc operational tasks as needed

Qualifications & Experiences

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related function
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with data systems (PLM, ERP, or similar tools preferred)
• Proficient in Excel and data handling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in retail, product, and market trends
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-first, high-energy environment, with a positive, can-do, customer-focused attitude.

Why Speedo?

Speedo is one of the world’s most iconic swimwear brands, built on a heritage of innovation, performance and a lifelong love of swimming. From elite competition to everyday fitness, leisure and learning, Speedo creates product for every type of swimmer. It is a brand trusted in the water because it understands what matters: fit, movement, comfort, durability, confidence and performance. Joining Speedo means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about helping people feel at home in the water, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, training regularly or discovering the joy of swimming for the first time.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working
• Flexible start and finish times
• Generous paid time off
• Product discounts
• Sample sales
• Medical and healthcare support
• Additional benefits designed to support you at work and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentland Brands and Speedo are equal opportunity employers and consider all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.