Job Title : Merchandiser (Temp-Perm)
Reports To : Senior Director of Merchandising
Location : New York
Job Overview
The Merchandiser supports the development, organization & market readiness of the product assortment. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of seasonal line plans & successful preparation for key meetings & market needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain basic understanding of target customers through regular store visits, online research, & competitive shopping.
- Assist in gathering market data & trend inspiration to support assortment planning.
- Partner with PD to track & sample new developments from factories, organize & share relevant newness with the internal teams.
- Support the review of sales results by pulling reports & highlighting best-selling styles, silhouettes & fabrications.
- Assist in recapping selling insights that may inform future assortments.
- Help identify opportunities within the existing line (key trends, fabrications, garment attributes), escalating recommendations to senior team members.
- Translate finalized line plans into clear design & development matrices for internal partners.
- Ensure design, PD & tech teams have the samples, inspiration & materials needed for development.
- Track timelines, ensure calendar deadlines are met & notify leadership of risks or delays.
- Support organization & coordination of all meetings (color / concept, CAD review, proto review, line finalization), including agenda prep, note taking & recap distribution.
- Partner with PD, packaging & compliance to help route & track approvals throughout development.
- Assist in determining sample needs by style / category & coordinate proto / sample yardage with PD.
- Track salesman samples, monitor delivery status & support issue resolution with design / PD.
- Help prepare samples for sales presentations, including showroom setup, labeling & organizing market tools (CADs, packaging info, line lists, etc.).
- Support distribution of samples to sales teams & assist in preparing all selling tools.
- Help manage off calendar requests by routing to appropriate cross-functional partners & tracking progress.
- Maintain accurate & up to date seasonal line lists, including style details & pricing.
- Assist in communicating add / drops & line changes across teams to support cut & sold processes.
Qualifications
Strong written & verbal communication skillsGood presentation & public speaking skillsDemonstrates ability to lead & collaborate cross-functionallyStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteStrong analytical skillsStrong attention to detail & processAbility to excel in a fast paced & dynamic environment