Category Assistant

Job Description

WORK LOCATION DETAILS Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX Work Schedule: Hybrid
Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Work from Home: Mondays, Fridays

JOB SUMMARY
The Category Assistant provides critical operational and administrative support to the Merchandising team. This role ensures accurate and timely execution of product item setup, form inputs, report generation and distribution, sample management, and communication coordination across internal teams. They play a pivotal role in assisting with projects and keeping them moving, enabling the team to meet key business objectives and deliver exceptional customer experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrative execution for the buying team

Weekly and ad hoc reporting; Department needs defined by Sr. Buyer/ Buyer

Item setup, SKU creation & attribute management

Form inputs and management of internal process documents; Pricing, Visual, Marketing, and eCommerce

Sample management and content details for marketing turn-in and asset creation

Design Center management; Includes department organization & sample status coordination

Ensure data accuracy and efficiency across all processes and systems

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or Equivalent experience is considered
Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to foster strong working relationships with the Buying team, peers, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrates strong listening, written, and oral communication skills
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Detail-oriented and executes tasks with a high level of accuracy
Proactive problem-solver with a track record of taking initiative to address critical issues
Innate curiosity and passion for product and customer satisfaction