Merchandising Operations Specialist

Why You'll Love World MarketYou won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!Paid vacation and paid sick time401(k) plan with Roth option and company matchEmployee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your bestSample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopperWork life balance and work from home flexibilityWorking with a team who thinks the world of youWhat You'll DoBecome part of a dynamic Merchandising organization by providing strong administrative and sample management support to the team. You’ll also share your creative ideas to help bring unique products into our omni-channel business. You will build relationships with the Buying, Visual Merchandising, eCommerce and Marketing teams to get a well-rounded experience. In this role, you will support the merchandising team in the following ways:Business SupportCreate and set up SKUs within the GenesisMaintain sku details in the AS400 systemCreate the Ecommerce line list, gather product details from vendors, facilitate vendor photography submissions, create the photo line list, assist with copy proofing and website update requests in AsanaMaintain attributes in Attributes systemGather product dimensions for visual displaysSupport Drop Ship stock level trackingCreate content sheet submissions for seasonal shopsPrepare for product review presentations creating labels, labeling products, building presentation boards, and helping with displaysGenerate Return to Vendor and vendor claim formsCreate and maintain department photo line lists and flashcardsSupport quarterly merchandising and marketing presentationsSupport signage creation and mainProvide ad hoc support for special projects, launches, and meetingsSample ManagementKey driver of sample management: unpacking samples, logging, scanning labels for accuracy, and communicating new arrivalsSupport department sample organizationPreparing samples for buyer’s weekly sample approvalsGather and turnover samples to visual, marketing and Ecommerce photo shootsSupport vendor visits by assisting vendors with meeting preparation and sample trackingHybrid Work Location: You will spend a minimum of 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.Experience & Skills You'll BringBA/BS degree preferredDemonstrated ability to be flexible, results driven, and work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational, problem solving, and time management skillsDetail-orientation with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in dataWorking 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)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and work in a team environmentCA Pay range is $27.00 - $28.40 per hour#LI-LO1#LI-HybridIf you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:Phone: 1-833-680-2399Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Market