Merchandising Associate
Philippines Full Time - Remote
Company 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 & Development
- Assist with a variety of research and analysis with product and pricing
- Conduct competitive analysis as we build product assortments
- Conduct competitive analysis for pricing research
- Conduct competitive analysis for product research
- Research new products & vendors and help build assortments for upcoming launches
- Assist with inventory management – Help research inventory status of products featured in upcoming promotions
- Sample Management – Manage sample orders
Cost & Pricing Requests
- Create and manage cost and pricing request using our internal system in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Maintain documentation and version control for product cost and pricing updates
- Communicate with cross-functional teams to assist with gathering COGS across product categories
- Conduct 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 updates
- Product Copy – Help ensure the correct product attributes are listed in product detail pages
- Monitor and analyze the aesthetic and performance of product and category pages, seeking ways to improve the online catalog based on data
- Enhance 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 needed
- Perform periodic audits to maintain product accuracy across homepages, landing pages, and product category pages
- Learn our internal tools and help with homepage zone, pills and general website updates
- Filter 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 goals
- Collaborate 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 needs
- Filter 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 role
- Strong analytical skills with ability to manage large datasets
- Strong understanding of online retail and e-commerce best practices
- Strong 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 detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
What You Can Expect
Working Conditions
- Position requires long-term and fully remote work scheduled from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Pacific Time
- Position requires regular, continuous use of computer.
- Position requires regular sitting and standing.
- Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: phone, WebEx, Slack, or email.
- Position requires time and screen tracking via Hubstaff
Work From Home Requirements
- Own computer (Windows 10 or higher or Mac, at least 8GB RAM and at least Intel i5, Ryzen 5 or M1 processor)
- Reliable high-speed internet access
- Noise-cancelling headset (if applicable)
- Private, distraction-free environment (if applicable)
Pay Range
- Pay Rate: ₱70,000 to ₱80,000 per month
- Paid Time Off
- Paid US Holidays