Merchandiser

The role

The Merchandiser will source and evaluate products, manage vendor relationships, and oversee inventory. This role involves negotiating pricing and managing product lines to ensure quality solutions and competitive pricing.

What you will do

• Source and evaluate new products based on quality, cost, and market trends
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and product availability
• Monitor market conditions, price fluctuations, and product changes
• Manage inventory across Stock and Just-in-Time (JIT) categories
• Establish target selling prices for made-to-order and non-stock merchandise
• Set and update part numbers, costs, and pricing using SAP or ERP platform
• Ensure all reporting and part number data is accurate and current
• Maintain and update product costing after vendor verification
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Sales, Operations, and Accounting
• Process merchandise control requests and documentation

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Comfort working in an ERP system
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• A proactive mindset

Nice to have

• Experience in a capacity that focuses on cost savings and high volume PO’s
• SAP experience

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About the company

Ernest is a nationwide company founded in 1946 by brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson. The company focuses on customized service and moving packaging forward by putting people first.