Assistant Merchandiser - Special Projects, Collaboration and Collection

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Assistant Merchandiser - Special Projects, Collaboration & Collection New York,NY Posted:9/3/2026

Job #: 64815

Job Category:
Marketing

Position Type:
Contract

Duration: 1 month

Shift: 1

Remaining Positions: 1

• Onsite: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

• The Assistant Merchandiser, Special Projects, Collaboration & Collection plays a critical role in supporting the operational, analytical, and financial management of the Calvin Klein Collection business and key global special projects. Reporting directly to the Merchandiser, this position serves as a central partner across Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Public Relations, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of seasonal priorities.
• This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience maintaining budgets, invoice processing, inventory tracking, and complex sample logistics. The Assistant Merchandiser will own budget entry processes, support bi-monthly budget reviews, oversee timely invoice management, maintain sample inventory visibility, and coordinate domestic and international shipments through logistics partners.
• The ideal candidate brings 2-4 years of merchandising, buying, planning, or business operations experience, is comfortable working across multiple systems and tools, and thrives in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities. This individual demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to jump into evolving business needs while driving operational excellence across the Special Projects + Collaboration and Collection business.

• Own day-to-day budget tracking and reconciliation across Collection and Special Projects budgets.
• Manage invoice processing and payment timelines, partnering closely with Finance, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate payment execution.
• Reconcile budget actuals against forecasts and identify variances and risks.
• Coordinate bi-monthly budget reviews, providing clear visibility into spend and outstanding commitments.
• Maintain detailed financial documentation to support audits and budget planning exercises.

• Own seasonal sample inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking, organization, and visibility across all Collection and Special Projects samples.
• Manage sample organization and inventory through Launchmetrics and internal tracking systems.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, PR, Marketing, and external stakeholders to coordinate sample requests and movement.
• Establish and maintain best practices for sample archiving, inventory audits, and sample lifecycle management.
• Track sample flow from development through market and post-market activities to ensure accountability and accuracy.

• Coordinate domestic and international sample shipments through DHL, World Net, Fed Ex, and other logistics providers.
• Manage shipping documentation, customs requirements, carnet coordination, and shipment tracking to ensure successful delivery timelines.
• Partner with internal trade compliance teams and external logistics providers to proactively resolve shipment issues and mitigate delays.
• Maintain comprehensive shipment records and reporting documentation.

• Lead development and maintenance of global market tools and merchandising materials, including line sheets, pricing tools, line plans, presentations, and seasonal reporting.
• Support all phases of market preparation and execution:

• Coordinate sample readiness and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure all market tools, presentations, and materials are complete and accurate.
• Update show and market invite trackers, and with attendees confirmation.

• Maintain calendar for market appointments, sell-in meetings, stakeholder communications, and updates.
• Track feedback, business opportunities, and follow-up actions.

• Reconcile order confirmations and market feedback.
• Develop recap analyses and reporting to support future planning and assortment recommendations.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects across Collection and Special Projects while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Serve as a key point of contact between Merchandising and…