MSX International

Ford Assistant Merchandiser

Troy, MI, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago

Project ManagementFinancial AnalysisExcelLogisticsVendor ManagementShopifyCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting revenue goals, managing complex product development timelines, and translating market trends into actionable commercial recommendations for branded merchandise.

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years.
Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement.
In this contract role, you will sit at the intersection of business strategy, project management, and partner collaboration.
This role requires an active, hands-on presence to coordinate with local partners and directly support regional brand activations.
Support the achievement of key commercial metrics, including revenue, profit, and growth targets for branded portfolios.
Partner Management & Event Support
Direct and manage critical deadlines with suppliers to deliver new product assortments strictly on schedule.
Provide on-the-ground, hands-on support for local brand activations, corporate events, and regional product launches, ensuring the right merchandise is delivered, displayed, and managed in the right quantities at the exact right time.
Simultaneously deliver multiple projects across the end-to-end product development and marketing calendar.
Maintain highly accurate, up-to-date project documentation, master files, and workflow trackers.

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Product Development and/or Retail Merchandising.
High proficiency in MS Excel alongside merchandising, planning, and reporting tools.

Prior merchandising experience specifically with a large-scale corporate brand, lifestyle retailer, or automotive brand.
Exposure to working within a complex, global corporate operational landscape.
Background in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), brand loyalty programs, and/or e-Commerce retail environments.
Practical experience supporting brand activations, corporate events, or major product launches with targeted merchandise.
Direct hands-on experience with Shopify and Square POS platforms.
Formal Project Management experience or training.
Key Competencies
Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving corporate environment and is consistently willing to push past convention to solve problems.

With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.
We are seeking an agile, analytical, and highly organized Assistant Merchandiser for a temporary/contract assignment supporting one of the world's leading Global Automotive OEMs / Mobility Brands.

Masterfully manages multiple deliverables and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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