Merchandising Associate

Merchandising AssociatePhilippines Full Time - RemoteCompany and Vision PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events. The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is looking for a Merchandising Associate to support the company’s Merchandising department. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, product development, data management + analysis, inventory oversite and website aesthetic + functionality. At PlanetArt, the Merchandising Associate is responsible for supporting in a wide variety of product research, development and analysis. This role provides an opportunity to use a combination of analytical and creative skills! Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to; website and product updates, product research and selection, asset management, cost/pricing requests, creative briefs, inventory checks, data management and communicating with internal and external partners. This is a remote, work-from-home position. What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Assortment Planning - Research & DevelopmentAssist with a variety of research and analysis with product and pricingConduct competitive analysis as we build product assortmentsConduct competitive analysis for pricing researchConduct competitive analysis for product researchResearch new products & vendors and help build assortments for upcoming launchesAssist with inventory management – Help research inventory status of products featured in upcoming promotionsSample Management – Manage sample orders Cost & Pricing Requests Create and manage cost and pricing request using our internal system in collaboration with cross-functional teamsMaintain documentation and version control for product cost and pricing updatesCommunicate with cross-functional teams to assist with gathering COGS across product categoriesConduct competitive analysis on product pricing across product categories as we onboard new products Pricing Updates – Learn our internal tools and assist with updates as needed Website Support Assist with website and product management: Learn internal tools and help with on-site merchandising updatesProduct Copy – Help ensure the correct product attributes are listed in product detail pagesMonitor and analyze the aesthetic and performance of product and category pages, seeking ways to improve the online catalog based on dataEnhance the shopping experience by maintaining site organization through filters, search tags, and keywords.Maintain site integrity by overseeing product status and updating product and color changes as neededPerform periodic audits to maintain product accuracy across homepages, landing pages, and product category pagesLearn our internal tools and help with homepage zone, pills and general website updatesFilter updates & research – Learn about filters and how to use filter tagging tool Marketing Campaigns Assist in selecting merchandise for promotional use in marketing assets, aligning with strategic goalsCollaborate with marketing and creative teams to create visually compelling presentations of products in marketing materials.Review marketing materials for accuracy, consistency, and visual appeal, providing feedback and recommendations.Create creative briefs requesting assets based on brand and seasonal needsFilter updates & research – Learn about filters and how to use filter tagging tool What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Associate or bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or a related field.1-3 years of experience in e-commerce, merchandising, buying or a similar roleStrong analytical skills with ability to manage large datasetsStrong understanding of online retail and e-commerce best practicesStrong proficiency with Excel, PLM and ERP systems are a plus!Experience with Jira and project management systems is a plus!Experience with Shopify or basic website build is a huge plus!Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus!Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment What You Can Expect Working ConditionsPosition requires long-term and fully remote wo