Merchandising Assistant, Apparel

Moda Operandi • Brooklyn, NY

1d • $23 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Merchandise Assistant (MA) to join our Apparel team. The Merchandising Assistant will support the buying team, collaborating with internal cross-functional partners and external brand vendors to drive sales for the Trunk Show and Boutique businesses. The successful candidate will be highly organized, exceptionally systems savvy, with a love for luxury fashion!

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve processes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Advanced analytical skills and reasoning ability
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skill is required
• Aptitude for learning new programs/systems
• Work well within a team and build strong relationships with all cross-functional partners
• Flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing, fast-paced, and high-growth environment
• Willing to execute priorities with a sense of urgency and can-do approach
• Positive, composed, and calm under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of purchase orders and reorders
• Maintain item updates and adjustments through full life cycle
• Provide administrative support to the RTW buying division as needed
• Support the designated buying team across all business channels including Trunkshow, Boutique and Marketplace/dropship (Mirakl)
• Manage the trunkshow launch process and calendar
• Analyze and learn about Moda Operandi's vendors and department performance
• assist with pulling vendor sales history for Market Prep
• attend weekly team meetings
• Support the vendor onboarding process and setup in Moda’s internal CMS system
• Assist with informational decks and other special projects, as needed
• Assist with product setup and asset management including product page imagery, copy templates, and editorial content
• Monitor and update weekly uploads for product errors
• Manage and update product pricing, country of origin, and material composition as needed
• Support Assistant Buyer on the launch checklists and calendars
• Maintain the vendor database, contact list, and related department records.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying and resolving challenges and opportunities in photography planning, both internally and with external partners
• Consistently role model Moda company values

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (day1)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level