Junior Merchandise Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title :

Junior Merchandising Assistant

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

Assistant Buyer

Merchandise Coordinator

Buying Office Assistant

Retail Merchandising Support Specialist

Merchandising Operations Assistant

Location : Framingham, MA

Onsite Flexibility : Hybrid (2 days onsite : Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Contract Details :

Position Type : Contract

Contract Duration : 7 months (approx.)

Start : As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate : $23.00 / hour

Hours : 36.25 hours per week

Job Summary

The Merchandising Assistant provides critical administrative and operational support to 2–4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager , ensuring the smooth execution of purchasing, vendor communication, and merchandising processes. This role serves as a key liaison between internal departments, external vendors, and buying teams to maintain accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in all purchase order and product flow activities.

Key Responsibilities Purchase Orders

Prepare and write domestic and import purchase orders using the Buyer Worksheet application.

Review, revise, and process PO changes daily, ensuring accuracy and required approvals.

Collaborate with Planning & Allocation teams to expedite PO entry and electronic processing.

Ensure accuracy of ASN / EDI purchase order data , contacting vendors as needed.

Pull weekly late order reports and follow up with vendors to resolve delays or revise ship dates.

Authorize vendor shipping extensions and renegotiate costs with Buyer approval.

Track and confirm all POs generated through the buyer worksheet system.

Assist with shipment follow-up, discrepancy resolution, and vendor chargeback reconciliation.

Vendor Communication

Communicate daily with 50+ vendors across multiple merchants via phone and email.

Handle vendor inquiries, scheduling, allocation questions, and appointment requests.

Maintain and update accurate vendor contact databases.

Strengthen vendor relationships by providing timely, professional support and issue resolution.

General Office & Administrative Support

Organize and maintain reports such as the Buyer Control File and On Order Inquiry .

Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries for assigned merchants.

Schedule vendor and agent visits at the home office.

Prepare and manage pre-production and production sample processes , ensuring timely receipt and return of samples.

Maintain the sample room , organize displays for buyer approval, and purge outdated samples.

Assist in special projects such as weekly spend grids, selling reports, and spreadsheet tracking .

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) by securing required Buyer and AVP signatures on all purchase orders.

Required Experience

Prior merchandising, retail operations, or administrative experience preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other office productivity tools .

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Proven ability to interact with cross-functional teams and external vendors professionally.

Required Skills

Purchase order entry and tracking

Vendor communication and coordination

Excel and data management

Organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Skills

Retail merchandising systems familiarity

EDI or ASN order processing experience

Problem-solving and analytical ability

Team collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills

Travel coordination and scheduling

Vendor sample management

Report and spreadsheet creation for spend tracking

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client

A Fortune 500 off-price apparel and home retailer , and the leading off-price fashion company in the U.S. and worldwide , operating 4,500+ stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites . The company is known for offering a wide variety of products at exceptional value, fostering an inclusive workplace culture , and maintaining a strong commitment to responsible corporate citizenship .

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies across retail, finance, utilities, life sciences, and technology in the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number : 25-27612 #gttjobs #gttic

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015