What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Assistant & Inventory Analyst position at Scentiment?
Company Overview:
Scentiment is not just another fragrance brand—we’re revolutionizing the industry and making luxury accessible to everyone. As one of the fastest-growing players in the direct-to-consumer fragrance space, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer experiences. Inspired by designer scents and the sophistication of 5-star hotels, our goal is simple yet ambitious: democratize luxury fragrances for the masses. At our core, we’re a family-oriented, startup team that values collaboration and innovation, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to grow with us. Visit us at Scentiment.com to experience what we’re all about.
Job Overview:
Join our dynamic team as an E-Commerce Merchandise Assistant & Inventory Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the online shopping experience for our customers. If you’re organized, analytical, and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you. You’ll juggle merchandise planning, product data management, and inventory analysis to ensure our customers have seamless access to our fragrances—all while optimizing sales performance and preventing any hiccups in product availability. At Scentiment, you won’t just keep the system running; you’ll help us scale and evolve it.
Why This Role Matters:
Your work will directly impact how Scentiment delivers on its mission. By ensuring our inventory and online offerings stay on point, you’ll help us meet customer expectations and maintain our reputation for excellence. You’ll also collaborate with multiple departments, giving you a well-rounded e-commerce operations experience in an environment where every idea and contribution matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Merchandise Assistant Tasks (30-40% of the role):
- Product Data Management: Ensure product details—descriptions, images, pricing, and specifications—are accurate, timely, and error-free across all online channels.
- Catalog Mastery: Maintain and update the online product catalog to ensure products are well-categorized, optimized, and visually appealing.
- Launch Coordination: Drive the launch of new products by managing inventory setup, product listings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and visual merchandising efforts.
- Sales-Driven Merchandising: Monitor product placement, highlight best sellers, and ensure seasonal trends are reflected, using KPIs to optimize the online assortment.
Inventory Analyst Tasks (60-70% of the role):
- Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory daily across platforms and warehouses to prevent both stockouts and overstocking. Your goal will be achieving a 100% in-stock rate.
- Forecasting & Replenishment: Work closely with the supply chain team to forecast demand and manage inventory replenishment at all levels.
- New Product Readiness: Build BOMs for new products, generate UPCs, and ensure proper allocations prior to launches.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate key inventory and sales performance reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements to optimize sell-through and inventory processes.
- Process Optimization: Analyze data to improve KPIs, including weeks of supply, sell-through rates, and more.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with product development, sourcing, logistics, customer experience, and buying teams to align inventory and merchandising decisions with broader business goals.
- Provide actionable insights into product trends and availability that will shape promotional strategies and online merchandising plans.
Who You Are:
- You live in Miami or surrounding areas (this role is Hybrid; you will need to come to the office a few times a week)
- A self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and loves solving challenges collaboratively.
- Meticulous about details yet ready to think big-picture, balancing day-to-day tasks with strategic planning.
- Comfortable analyzing large datasets, spotting trends, and leveraging insights to improve performance.
- Experienced in working across e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems and capable of identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements.
- A proactive team player who comes to the table with solutions, not roadblocks.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3 to 5 years in e-commerce merchandising, inventory analysis, or related roles, ideally in a fast-paced online retail environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in platforms like Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce, paired with strong knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Finale). Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs are a must.
- Soft Skills: Excellent organization, communication, and time management. Comfort working independently across multiple time zones (PST and EST).
- Eligibility: Authorized to work in the United States and live in the Miami-Dade County area.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with inventory forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment in an e-commerce or retail merchandising environment.
- Ability to seamlessly manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and nimble work environment.
Work Location & Schedule:
- This is a full-time, hybrid work opportunity, but candidates residing in Miami, FL 33122 (or nearby) are highly preferred. Occasional in-office visits may be requested for hands-on projects and team collaboration.
- Monday through Friday schedule
Pay & Benefits:
- Be part of an entrepreneurial and family-oriented company culture.
- Career growth opportunities during an exciting period of scale and innovation.
- Paid Time Off Holiday Schedule
Why Join Us?
At Scentiment, we’re as focused on people as we are on products. Joining our team means being a part of an ambitious startup with a collaborative atmosphere, where your work directly impacts the customer experience and the business’s success. This is more than just a job—this is your chance to help redefine luxury in the e-commerce space while developing and growing alongside a company that values your contributions.
Take the next step in your career—and grow with Scentiment. Apply today!