Merchandise Assistant

Our women's fashion client on the South Shore is looking for a Merchandising Assistant with 2+ year's experience for an immediate long‑term contract interviewing this week and starting Monday.

• Develop the strategy and framework each season for your product categories
• Prepare weekly and seasonal reporting to recap overall business and go over results with Merchandising leaders
• Present product at catalog style meetings and manage all merchandise questions
• Conduct price analysis and gather market intelligence
• Participate in vendor communication and presentations
• Order, track, and organize samples for every season; ensure all photo samples are on time, accurate and follow proper protocol for incorrect samples
• Manage the Merchandise Assortments within the PLM system to ensure all information is accurate at all times, from item set up to final catalog review
• Develop partnerships with additional teams and other business partners
• Own the maintenance and communication on all product changes across all departments including but not limited to:
  Design, Sourcing and Marketing
• Provide detailed and accurate data for Copywriters
• Review catalog layouts and ensure all product is properly represented and included in layouts
• Review and correct all catalog and web content for specific department, work with teams to ensure accurate information
• Attend weekly fittings and act on all action items
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or similar field required
• 2+ years’ experience in a merchandising or a retail environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and numerical formulation
• Fundamental understanding of the statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks on tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Possess analytical skills, ability to draw valid conclusions and make thoughtful recommendations
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Must be self‑motivated, driven to succeed and have a passion for learning
• A creative and critical thinker, with the ability to problem solve is a plus
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Associate

• Contract

• Administrative and Purchasing
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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