Merchandising Associate - Temporary Position

Job Responsibilities

National Vision is seeking a Temporary Merchandising Associate to join our Merchandising team. This short-term role will support essential merchandising functions, including JDA-related operations, retail data management, and assist in preparing merchandise presentation. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a foundational understanding of retail lifecycles, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily merchandising tasks and updates in JDA.
• Support the contact lens team on various merchandising projects.
• Assist in preparing visual and data-driven merchandising presentations.
• Enter, analyze, and report data using Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools.
• Maintain product lifecycle tracking and support basic retail processes.
• Occasionally engage in hands-on merchandising requiring the ability to lift up to 20 lbs (less than 10% of the time).

 

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with retail concepts and product lifecycles.
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups) and Office Suite.
• Experience with JDA is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for team collaboration and interaction with store teams.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Additional Information

At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.