Merchandising Manager
Michael Page International
- Newark, New Jersey
- 4 days ago
- $40–$45 Per Hour
- Full-time
Highlights
5+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, or product category management, preferably within specialty retail, branded consumer goods, or entertainment/licensing environments. Retail Math & Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory turns, gross margin return on investment (GMROI), and master assortment planning.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40–$45 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Merchandising Manager Opportunity
Opportunity to work for a well-recognized confectionary organization.
5 month contract to start as soon as possible in September 2026.
About Our Client
A large global confectionery organization with HQs all over the USA. This role is based in Essex County, Newark - hybrid 2-3 days in the office.
Job Description
Leverage deep consumer insights, financial metrics, and robust sales analysis.
Collaborate across cross-functional boundaries-including Product Development, Planning, Quality, Visual Merchandising, and the broader team-to launch innovative products and bring the brand to life across global channels and regions.
Strategic Assortment Development.
P&L Portfolio Ownership.
Vendor Concepting Partnership.
Product Development & Execution.
Brand & Character Stewardship.
Commercial & Quality Compliance.
In-Store Activations & Visual Merchandising.
Weekly Business Tracking.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Merchandising Manager should have:
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, or product category management, preferably within specialty retail, branded consumer goods, or entertainment/licensing environments.
Proven track record of managing and growing a multi-million dollar product portfolio (experience with hardlines, accessories, or novelty goods is highly desirable).
Retail Math & Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory turns, gross margin return on investment (GMROI), and master assortment planning.
Advanced capability in Excel and retail analytical tools to translate raw sales data into actionable commercial strategies.
Exceptional cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence vendors, creative product developers, rigid quality controllers, and senior leadership.
Prior experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, retail ERPs (e.g., SAP, Cannon-like environments), and digital customization platforms is a plus.
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.00 to $45.00 USD.
Start date in September through to February 2027.
Based in Essex County, Newark.
Hybrid working, in the office 2-3 times per week.
40 hour contract, Monday - Friday.
Job Summary
Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector: Inventory Management
Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where: Newark
Contract Type: Temporary
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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