Merchandising Assistant - Merchandising

Job description

Job Overview: The Merchandising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Merchandising team to ensure that our product assortments are well-organized, meet our customers’ needs, and align with our brand's vision. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for fashion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Support Merchandising Operations: Assist the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks, including data entry and communicating with cross functional team members. Product Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Planning, Visual, Site Merchandising and Tech Design to ensure all samples are logged and tagged with correct information. Trend Analysis: Monitor industry trends, and competitor activities to track and inform the buying team to inform merchandising decisions. Sample Management: Manage and organize product samples, ensuring they are properly stored, tracked, labeled and made available for meetings and presentations. Order Tracking: Assist in tracking and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and communication with vendors as needed. Visual Merchandising Support: Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to support in-store product displays. Reporting and Analysis: Compile and analyze sales data and inventory reports to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Merchandising team, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and handling correspondence. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred. Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a merchandising, buying, or retail support role preferred; experience in fashion retail is a plus. Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Basic knowledge of retail math and inventory management systems. Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines. Passion for fashion and understanding of plus-size apparel market trends. This is a non-exempt position. The compensation for this role is $50,000 based on a 40 hour work-week. This position is based in our Secaucus office 5 days a week.