Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
Associate Product Merchandiser
Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC, Carson, California, us, 90749
Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Product Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team.
In this role, you’ll help shape assortment strategies for specific product categories within Play and Learn departments, working under manager guidance. You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams to identify new product opportunities, analyze reporting and industry trends, and turn insights into actionable ideas that drive business across your categories. You’ll also build strong vendor relationships, onboard new partners and elevate complex issues to managers when needed. Additionally, you’ll shop for, source and develop best‑in‑class brands and products that offer exceptional value. Applicants should have experience in buying, merchandising or product development. Experience as an associate buyer is a plus.
A day on the job looks like this:
Planning and curating product assortment for multiple product categories
Sourcing, reviewing and proposing high‑quality educational products
Analyzing sales reports, identifying white space and creating action plans for your categories
Communicating and collaborating with vendors and cross‑functional teams
Recommending product placement and creating new catalog pages
Executing product life cycle tasks with support manager
Exhibiting a professional communication style (both written and verbal) as shown through excellent presentation skills, superb organizational abilities and a strong sense of urgency
Prioritizing tasks to balance the immediate and long‑term needs of the business
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
0–1 year of experience in buying, merchandising or product development
2 years of experience as an associate buyer, preferred
Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
0–1 year of experience in buying, merchandising or product development
2 years of experience as an associate buyer, preferred
Additional Information At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $22.35–$27.56 depending on relevant experience & skillset.
This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.
Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On‑site preschool for our employees’ children
On‑site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it
At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.
We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down‑to‑earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind‑boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.
Lakeshore is an E‑Verify employer. We use E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Please see the E‑Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1
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We are looking for an Associate Product Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team.
In this role, you’ll help shape assortment strategies for specific product categories within Play and Learn departments, working under manager guidance. You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams to identify new product opportunities, analyze reporting and industry trends, and turn insights into actionable ideas that drive business across your categories. You’ll also build strong vendor relationships, onboard new partners and elevate complex issues to managers when needed. Additionally, you’ll shop for, source and develop best‑in‑class brands and products that offer exceptional value. Applicants should have experience in buying, merchandising or product development. Experience as an associate buyer is a plus.
A day on the job looks like this:
Planning and curating product assortment for multiple product categories
Sourcing, reviewing and proposing high‑quality educational products
Analyzing sales reports, identifying white space and creating action plans for your categories
Communicating and collaborating with vendors and cross‑functional teams
Recommending product placement and creating new catalog pages
Executing product life cycle tasks with support manager
Exhibiting a professional communication style (both written and verbal) as shown through excellent presentation skills, superb organizational abilities and a strong sense of urgency
Prioritizing tasks to balance the immediate and long‑term needs of the business
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
0–1 year of experience in buying, merchandising or product development
2 years of experience as an associate buyer, preferred
Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
0–1 year of experience in buying, merchandising or product development
2 years of experience as an associate buyer, preferred
Additional Information At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $22.35–$27.56 depending on relevant experience & skillset.
This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.
Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On‑site preschool for our employees’ children
On‑site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it
At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.
We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down‑to‑earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind‑boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.
Lakeshore is an E‑Verify employer. We use E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Please see the E‑Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1
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