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EPG Group

Temporary Assistant Buyer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

W2 Contract • Openings: 1 Role Description As a Temporary Assistant Buyer , you will support the ... Qualifications • 1-3 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation ...

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Burberry

$30 - $36/hr

JOB PURPOSE Temporary Outlet Allocator position for five months starting September 2026 through the ... USA || New York (US-NY) || New York || MERCHANDISING & PLANNING || NO DEPT - FMPT9041 || n/a ...

SKECHERS USA, Inc.

Store Planner

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$85 - $95/hr

Temps pleinposted on: Offre publiée aujourd'huijob requisition id: JR126484WHO WE ARE ... Establishes strong relationships with merchandising, planning, and store operations teams to ensure ...

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Aquent

Merchandise Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Temporary Salary: $20-26 Hourly Start Date: Oct 1, 2026 Aquent is proud to partner with a visionary ... Strong organizational and planning skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. * Excellent ...

IEEE

Temporary - Society Admin

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

... Planning meetings), as well as assist with conference menu arrangements ... Promotional Goods & Merchandise: Approve promotional items for chapters/events, manage physical ...

ISP RAS

Temporary - Society Admin

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

... Planning meetings), as well as assist with conference menu arrangements ... Promotional Goods & Merchandise: Approve promotional items for chapters/events, manage physical ...

Five Below

Merchandising Temp

Philadelphia, PA

$16.25 - $19/hr

Follows up with cross-functional teams including supply chain, merchandise ops and planning to make sure items and POs are being approved in a timely manner Run and update ladder plans to provide ...

Five Below

Merchandising Temp

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

... merchandise ops and planning to make sure items and POs are being approved in a timely manner • Run and update ladder plans to provide framework for business insights • Manage shipment tracking ...

Solomon Page

Sales Planner Temp

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Wholesale Planning & Tracking * Partner with the Merchandising team to set seasonal wholesale budgets and track performance throughout the year, also versus financial targets. * Prepare monthly ...

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How much do temporary merchandise planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary merchandise planning in the United States is $97,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Merchandise Planning vs Merchandise Planning?

AspectTemporary Merchandise PlanningMerchandise Planning
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications required; experience in retail or planning preferredOften requires experience in retail, supply chain, or related certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, often in retail or fashion industriesOngoing, strategic role within retail or merchandising departments
Employer & IndustryRetailers, fashion brands, seasonal businessesRetailers, department stores, e-commerce companies

Temporary Merchandise Planning focuses on short-term, project-based tasks such as seasonal or promotional planning, often with a limited duration. In contrast, Merchandise Planning involves ongoing, strategic management of product assortments, inventory levels, and sales forecasts to support long-term business goals. Both roles require retail industry knowledge but differ in scope, duration, and strategic depth.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Merchandise Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,202 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Temporary Assistant Buyer

EPG Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

EPG Group is a global leader in workforce solutions, partnering with innovative organizations to deliver exceptional talent worldwide. We are proud to support a Fortune 500 global organization recognized for its strong heritage, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering outstanding business solutions.


Position Details

• Contract Duration: 5 Months

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (New York, NY 10018)

• Employment Type: W2 Contract

• Openings: 1


Role Description

As a Temporary Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buying team in executing seasonal and in-season merchandising strategies across retail stores and e-commerce. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate assortments, purchase orders, inventory tracking, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the successful execution of buying initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reports.

• Analyze business performance by category, program, style, and channel to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Maintain line plans, assortment sheets, buy files, and style, color, and size information throughout the seasonal buying process.

• Enter and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of product details, pricing, quantities, delivery windows, and channel information.

• Track inventory, purchase orders, receipts, and deliveries while proactively communicating delays or discrepancies.

• Support seasonal buying milestones, including line reviews, assortment reviews, buy reviews, and business presentations.

• Partner with Planning and Allocation teams to monitor inventory levels, replenishment opportunities, and in-season performance.

• Manage product samples and coordinate distribution for buying meetings, e-commerce, marketing, and visual merchandising teams.

• Conduct competitive market research on products, pricing, promotions, industry trends, and customer preferences.

• Support store visits, ad hoc reporting, and special projects as needed.


Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation, or a related field.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant is preferred.

• Strong understanding of retail metrics, including sales, margin, sell-through, inventory, markdowns, and weeks of supply.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and lookup formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.


Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join EPG and support a globally recognized organization within the retail industry. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting seasonal buying initiatives while collaborating with experienced merchandising, planning, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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