About The Role

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 (Textiles) 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