Merchandise Specialist

• Review, prioritize, and manage requests from NMG buying offices, Distribution Centers, Vendors, and Internal/External partners to address business needs.
• Enter and maintain information within the client's merchandising systems. This may include item or vendor setup, item or price maintenance, and/or purchase order management responsibilities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the team, Merchandise Operations leadership, and business counterparts to identify procedures and potential issues
• Develop a deep knowledge of merchandising information.

• Knowledge and experience with online, retail, merchandising, or product development processes, systems, and reporting
• Exceptional time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks to ensure all deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Attention to detail for accurate item attribution, pricing, and SKU management

• Excel - running macros, sorting data, copy/pasting data
• Outlook - using email templates, communicating appropriately to varied audiences via email, signatures, quick response times, and full follow-up, shared mailbox experience
• Teams - ability to navigate personal messages, team chat, and teams channels as needed to support communication and workload

• Ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy and speed
• Process documentation and follow standard operating procedures consistently
• Cross-functional coordination (working with buyers, vendors, and business partners)

• Clear written communication for vendor outreach and internal tickets
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately and concisely
• Comfortable asking clarifying questions to avoid downstream errors

• Identifying and resolving data discrepancies or mismatches
• Troubleshooting order exceptions (quantity issues, pricing errors, ship window changes)
• Proactive flagging of patterns or systemic issues

• Adaptability — retail timelines and priorities shift frequently
• Reliability and ownership of the work queue

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.