Merchandising Operations Specialist

United States of America - Irvine, California; United States of America - Perris, California Overview The Merchandising Operations Specialist supports the execution of merchandising priorities by leading project coordination, maintaining and improving processes, ensuring data integrity, and driving cross‑functional alignment. This role is responsible for ensuring timelines are met, processes are optimized, and merchandising initiatives are executed efficiently at scale. Responsibilities Own project tracking for key merchandising initiatives, including building and maintaining timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability across stakeholders. Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support scalable merchandising workflows. Coordinate cross‑functional efforts with partners, including Marketing and IM&P, to ensure alignment and timely execution of merchandising programs. Maintain and report on merchandising data to provide visibility into project status, priorities, and performance. Oversee accuracy and ongoing maintenance of Master Vendor Data. Extract data from systems to support team and cross‑functional partner needs. Track and manage supplier and brand information in alignment with merchandising priorities and initiatives. Lead execution of special projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with business needs. Coordinate merchandising team operations, including organizing meetings, managing communications, and supporting team events. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. High attention to detail, particularly with data accuracy and process execution. Excellent organization skills and ability to multi‑task. Preferred Experience working with product, vendor, or merchandising data. Equipment Knowledge Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred. Familiarity with AI tools and platforms to support productivity, reporting, or process optimization. Experience Requirements Generally requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in merchandising, operations, e‑commerce, or a related field. Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. Pay Scale The anticipated pay scale for this position is provided below, though the range may vary by geographic location. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, industry, and education. Benefits Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs, a 401(k) plan, time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and eligibility for restricted stock units and annual bonuses, depending on performance and plan documents. Equal Employment Opportunity iHerb is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. iHerb prohibits discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iherb