Assistant Merchant

We Go BeyondAt Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should "Be You!". Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person's individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.Merchandise ExecutionSupport merchants in developing seasonal assortments aligned with customer needs and business objectives.Assist in product selection, pricing recommendations, and assortment planning.Coordinate the introduction of new products and monitor product lifecycle performance.Maintain merchandising calendars and ensure milestone deadlines are met.Business AnalysisAnalyze sales, inventory, margin, and promotional performance.Identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve business results.Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal business recaps.Monitor key performance indicators and communicate findings to merchandising leadership.Product & Assortment ManagementMaintain accurate product information within merchandising systems.Coordinate item setup, product attributes, pricing, and assortment changes.Support assortment reviews and line presentations.Monitor product availability and inventory levels.Vendor PartnershipAssist with vendor communications regarding product development, samples, purchase orders, and deliveries.Track vendor performance and follow up on outstanding issues.Coordinate sample management for meetings, photography, and marketing needs.Market & Trend ResearchMonitor market trends, competitive activity, and consumer preferences.Conduct competitive shopping and pricing analysis.Identify emerging products and merchandising opportunities.Share insights to support assortment decisions.Operational SupportPrepare reports, presentations, and merchandising materials.Maintain merchandising databases and reporting tools.Support seasonal planning meetings and line reviews.Ensure merchandising processes are completed accurately and on schedule.Who We AreWe're a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.What We Offer401k (6% match)Flexible SchedulesTuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship ProgramEmployee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women's Network, Women In Tech)And More…*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee electionPhysical RequirementsThis position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.