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Job Title: Merchandise Specialist

Location: Seattle, WA (REMOTE)
Department: MERCH OPERATIONS
Job Category: Merchandising
Engagement Length: 6 Months
Estimated Start Date: 06/22/2026; Estimated End Date: 12/25/2026
Hours Per Week: 40.00; Hours Per Day: 8.00
Interview Process: TBD, client looking to start interviews ASAP!
PR Range: $18/hr - $21/hr on W2

Skills Test:
Please verify Outlook (Sending/replying emails, attaching document to email, etc.) and basic Excel capabilities (sorting, copy/pasting data, etc.) before submittal!

Job Description:
The ideal worker in Merch Ops is a motivated self-starter who is committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

A day in the life:

• 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 merchandising systems. This may include item or vendor setup, item or price maintenance and/or purchase order management responsibilities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team, Merchandise Operations leadership and business counterparts to identify procedures and potential issues
• Develop a deep knowledge of merchandising information.

You own this if you have:

• 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

Technical & Data Skills:

• Attention to detail for accurate item attribution, pricing, and SKU management
• Microsoft Office proficiency:
• Excel - running macros, sorting data, copy/paste of 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

Process & Organizational Skills:

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

Communication Skills:

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

Problem-Solving:

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

Soft Skills:

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

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.