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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Merchandising Operations Assistant
Our CB2 associates create timeless products and unforgettable experiences, proudly serving customers with a focus on quality, design, and character. We believe that’s the secret to an effortlessly collected home. Our CB2 brand was established in 2002, and continues to evolve to deliver sophisticated, modern design for contemporary customers.
From archival pieces by design legends to contemporary cult classics, this is furniture and decor built to last. Ready to build a legacy? Join the creative minds at CB2 to create something unforgettable.
The position of Merchandising Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support within the merchandising team. Day to day tasks include working with Product Merchants, Product Merchant Assistants and Planning teams with both short term and long term projects, providing direction to partners and all channels for a variety of tasks. They will be responsible for making sure these projects are handled in a clear, efficient way for the brand.
Starting Rate: $20.00 - $25.00
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life of a Merchandising Operations Assistant…
Manage all aspects of purchase orders, including daily maintenance, updating and tracking.
Manage and enter retails for clearance and promotions.
Act as the liaison between the Merchandising team and vendors regarding sample maintenance and tracking.
Work with the planning team in managing the shipment, delivery and tracking of products.
Foster a collaborative and fun work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive product and an engaged customer experience.
Collaborate with vendors and the Global Partner Operations team on barcode compliance and resolving barcode issues.
Work with the merchandising team, vendors and distribution centers to resolve shipping/receiving discrepancies.
Work with discrepancy reports and various departments to resolve invoicing issues in order to process and initiate charge-backs for discrepancies, as necessary.
Monitor and maintain EMMA messaging through consistent and timely communication with vendors.
Support product manager and product manager assistant with product style-out preparation.
Work with the planning team to generate weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports.
Assist the product manager assistant with maintaining data in the assortment plan, catalog lists, new product lists and in the Virtual Ticket database.
Assist PM and PMA with approval of samples for photography and production.
Monitor e-commerce site for assortment flow, product images and selling information.
What you’ll bring to the table…
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Strong prioritizing / organizational and interpersonal skills
Team player with leadership spirit, proactive approach and capable of working independently
Excellent data entry and accuracy skills
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Bachelor's Degree required, retail or related study preferred
1-2 years of experience as a Merchandise Assistant or equivalent
1 year post graduation retail store or equivalent experience preferred; merchandising sales leadership a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, as well as powerpoint
Previous experience in retail or other fashion-related, fast-paced environment
Starting Rate: $20.00 - $25.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID R23688 Date posted 03/17/2026
Position Type Full Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.cb2.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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