Job Description
Our women's fashion client on the South Shore is looking for a Temp. Merchandising Assistant with 1+ year's experience for an immediate contract interviewing and starting this month. This role is 2+ months to start and is onsite 3 days and remote 2 days. Looking for proficiency with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and numerical formulations.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work,