Merchandising Assistant Luxury Jewelry Retail

Merchandising Assistant – Luxury Jewelry Retail

Department:
Jewelry Merchandising
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Reports To:

Vice President, Jewelry Merchandising
• Classification:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
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Location:

Bala Cynwyd, Cherry Creek or Pikesville

The Merchandising Assistant supports the merchandising team in planning, execution, and analysis of product assortments across the jewelry and bridal departments. This role maintains accurate product data, supports inventory management, coordinates product launches, and ensures merchandising strategies align with brand standards, sales objectives, and client demand.

• Merchandising & Product Management
  • Assist with maintaining product assortments across retail and e‑commerce channels.
  • Support merchandise planning activities, including purchase order management, product allocation, replenishment, and inventory optimization.
  • Enter and review core inventory reorder points, create stock replenishment purchase orders, create item master records and enrich attributes, source images for new products, and submit approved purchase orders to vendors and brand partners.
  • Respond to product inquiries from sales associates and assist with placing special orders.
  • Maintain accurate product information—including pricing, descriptions, images, attributes, and margin/price updates—in merchandising systems.
  • Monitor product performance and identify opportunities to improve assortment productivity, including stock balancing and Return To Vendor execution.
• Inventory & Reporting
  • Generate and maintain sales and inventory reports.
  • Track key performance indicators such as sell‑through rates, days to sell, and inventory levels by location.
  • Assist with stock balancing and replenishment recommendations.
  • Partner with store operations and inventory teams to resolve stock discrepancies, transfer requests, and product attribute updates.
• Vendor & Product Coordination
  • Communicate with vendors and brand partners regarding product availability, delivery timelines, and assortment updates.
  • Track purchase orders and monitor incoming shipments to ensure timely receipt of merchandise.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with marketing, visual merchandising, retail operations, and e‑commerce teams to support promotions and product launches.
  • Provide merchandising support for events, trunk shows, and clienteling initiatives.
  • Ensure all merchandising activities align with the brand’s luxury positioning and standards.
• Administrative Support
  • Maintain merchandising calendars, reports, and product databases.
  • Prepare presentations, assortment reviews, and business recaps for leadership meetings, as needed.
  • Support special projects and ad hoc analyses assigned.

Required

• Business, Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, retail planning, luxury retail, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred

• Experience in luxury retail, jewelry, watches, fashion, or premium consumer goods.
• Familiarity with merchandise planning, inventory management, and retail reporting systems.
• Experience working with ERP, POS, and e‑commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of fine jewelry categories, gemstones, and luxury consumer trends.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Inventory and assortment management
• Time management and prioritization
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Passion for luxury products and client service
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

• In‑person, shared office environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic retail setting.

Reports to the VP of Jewelry Merchandising, with day‑to‑day responsibilities assigned by the Jewelry Buyers.