Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Merchandise Clerk to support their merchandising operations on a freelance basis. This role plays a vital part in maintaining reporting accuracy, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless coordination across merchandising functions.
Schedule: hybrid role (Tuesday–Thursday onsite, Mon & Fri are remote)
Pay rate: $21/hr.
Location: City of Industry. CA
Duration: 12 weeks (3 months)
Start date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Update and maintain daily and weekly sales, inventory, and gross margin reports, providing clear analysis and actionable insights to inform business decisions.
- Partner closely with Planning, Buying, and Allocation teams to refine and enhance reporting tools and dashboards.
- Prepare and distribute communications related to sales performance, inventory management, and promotional activity using Excel and business intelligence platforms.
- Coordinate the omni-channel promotions calendar, managing requests, tracking deadlines, and ensuring alignment across teams.
- Maintain and update global markdown and markup lists, vendor returns, and automated markdown processes.
- Manage special item revisions and internal data requests with precision and efficiency.
- Handle purchase order filing and issue memos to store locations and corporate partners as needed.
- Provide additional clerical and administrative support to strengthen day-to-day merchandising operations.
Qualifications
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including SUMIFS, pivot tables, and IF statements.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A proactive approach to customer service, ensuring timely and accurate communication across teams.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
