Merchandise Assistant
Walgreens
Summary
Supports an appealing, appropriately priced merchandise offering across physical and digital channels. The role helps keep assigned product categories relevant to shoppers while contributing to category sales goals. Working with guidance, it provides dependable support for day-to-day merchandising decisions.
Job description
Job Summary
Supports an appealing, appropriately priced merchandise offering across physical and digital channels. The role helps keep assigned product categories relevant to shoppers while contributing to category sales goals. Working with guidance, it provides dependable support for day-to-day merchandising decisions.
Job Responsibility
- Updates product records to reflect approved assortment changes.
- Checks posted prices against approved pricing information.
- Reviews category sales reports for routine changes in product performance.
- Prepares item details for scheduled promotions.
- Compiles supplier product specifications for assortment reviews.
- Escalates discrepancies in merchandise information under established procedures.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- At least 6 months of experience applying retail merchandising principles to product assortments.
- At least 6 months of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Travel not required.
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.