June 2026 Merchant Academy - Merchandising Specialist (Hybrid)

About the position Responsibilities • Manage the SKU throughout its lifecycle: item set up, maintenance, inactivations, and RTVs/destroy. • Partner with content and inventory throughout the process. • Manage the Master Assortment tracker for all items to be utilized across all BUs; provide SKU needs: adds, deletes, and maintenance. • Facilitate communication of new items and forecasts across all BU Counterparts (.com, SBA, Quill, Essendant, HiTouch, and other acquisitions), Inventory & Planning, own brand, Vendor Management, etc. • Identify, track, and provide matches to the merch ops team that can be used to ALT products when needed. • Become a system expert and be responsible for running reporting covering sales and margin performance, vendor purchases, BU performance, and ad hoc reporting. • Responsible for financial analysis of vendor and assortment and recommending opportunities to improve performance. • Process and communicate any cost increases via PCW Process with the vendors or own brand team. • Handle a high volume of Field inquiries daily, and provide support by utilizing problem-solving skills quickly and efficiently. • Communicate effectively and proactively with the Distribution network and Wholesaler team to identify assortment gaps, and add new items at the best cost to the Master assortment as necessary. • Support Merchandising teams as well as Generalist salesforce with RFPs and Proposals. • Support merchant on the execution of activities to deliver vendor and category strategies. Requirements • 1-2 years experience in business or related field. • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent business experience. • Ability to convey thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing. • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). • Previous experience working independently and executing across multiple groups. Benefits • Base Salary. • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center. • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays). • Online and Retail Discounts. • Company Match 401(k). • Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs. • More benefits and perks. Apply tot his job