Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising Assistant

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Merchandising Assistant! Are you a data-driven, self-motivated professional with a passion for fashion? Do you have great multitasking and organizational skills? Are you a creative problem-solver who can react and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment? If so, this may be the right opportunity for you! As a Merchandising Assistant, you'll work directly with vendors and members of our buying, e-commerce, purchase order execution, marketing and advertising teams to coordinate the order, processing, receiving, shipping, storing and tracking of merchandise samples. You'll have to have great interpersonal communication skills as you correspond with fashion industry leaders and well-known brands to arrange the movement of a wide range of goods to and from our corporate offices. Your organizational and data management skills will be critical in helping keep precise records, maintain organized sample storage areas, and provide overall support to the Merchandising team to help achieve our goal of providing our customers with merchandise they'll love at great values!

A Day in the Life

1. Maintain and update webpage as requested
2. Act as a liaison with the advertising and marketing team to address immediate needs for TV/Print media.
3. Prepare purchase orders, complete order entry spreadsheets, and communicate with POE team/vendor for each Divisional Merchandise Manager area.
4. Develop full understanding of the process, divisional order tracking, and follow up as necessary with outside vendors for shipment, audit orders and notify Buyers for any adjustment required.
5. Coordinate sample management process, i.e. tagging samples upon receipts, then storing them, keeping track of samples that are provided to Advertising, request samples as needed, organizing sample room, etc.
6. Run shipping reports and check all deliveries to ensure timely shipment of goods.
7. Provide administrative support to the Buying organization as requested.

You'll Come With

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Occasional travel may be required

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $15.60 - $22.00