Merchandising Operations Specialist

Who We Are
For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won't find anywhere else.
And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.
What You'll Do
Become part of a dynamic Merchandising team by not only providing administrative support to the team, but by sharing your creative ideas that can continue to bring unique products into our omni-channel business. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with the Buying, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, eCommerce and Marketing teams to get a well-rounded experience. In this role, you will:

• Generate collection reports, and update high level category/subcategory from our report center within our Corp Web Base.
• Create and set up SKUs and Vendor Contact information within Genesis and AS400.
• Maintain SKU information from the department line list of pricing, item description and attributes.
• Label SKUs for new assortment after items are set up in the system.
• Take photos of every SKU and tag in assortment save to department folder by season.
• Create and upload the Ecommerce line list from QuickBase system, and maintain the photo line list and flashcards.
• Take on ad-hoc support with sample management to unpack, organize, purge discontinued, and gather samples for Ecommerce and Marketing photoshoots.
• Track packages when urgent approvals and turnovers are needed with concerns of ETAs for urgent approvals.
• Create content sheet submissions of seasonal shops.
• Gather, check off, and turnover samples to Visual for schematic publication.
• Upload and process promotional entry into promo system.
• Assist with gathering of samples for product review and visual set up.
• Create and maintain merchandising photo line list, presentation boards, and product information onto PowerPoint on as needed basis.
• Participate in product review in preparation for SKU creation.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, results driven and work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and meet daily deadlines on multiple projects and tasks.
• Have strong organizational, prioritizing, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in data.
• Have working skillset of Microsoft Office Suite tools including Excel, Word and PowerPoint (e.g. format sheets, embed hyperlinks, create and maintain formulas, graphs, charts, and presentations).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.
• BA/BS degree preferred.

Why We Love It

• Work life balance is a priority.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Wellness Programs including virtual fitness classes, personal health advocates, coaches, gym discounts and more.
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.
• Work Location: Hybrid. You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.

CA Pay Range $27.41 - $28.40 per hour
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If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.