Freelance Merchandising Assistant

We are looking for a Freelance Merchandising Administrative Support Specialist for a top fashion company in New York, New York. This entry level position operates on a hybrid schedule.

• Hourly pay rate up to $27.00 per hour based on experience.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Rank the line weekly and make observations. Analyze current business and deliver recommendations for change.
• Review / analyze the assortment and recommend appropriate changes for assigned department(s).
• In partnership with the Planning team, analyze performance and plans to look for sales and margin opportunities.
• Cross-functional team communication: present ideas and influence the cross-functional team in major milestone meetings to drive assortment deviations for product categories. Ensure all channels are informed of business results and assortment changes.
• Understand competition and marketplace regarding trend, placement and pricing as it applies to assigned departments and the customer.
• Quickly identify and adapt to changes / trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
• Work closely with the Design team and Merchant Leadership to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas.
• Pass buy information for PO entry to MOS; approve all PO’s for areas of responsibility.
• Communicate price actions to MOS for entry into the Price System.
• Respond to store level inquiries regarding pricing, ticketing, Price-change file, and placement of merchandise.
• Communicate with all areas of the business as it applies to the purchase, delivery, receipt, ticketing, processing, pricing, and quality of merchandise via email, voice mail, and markdown advice reports.
• Communicate with vendors regarding purchase order updates, shipping / packing, pre-ticketing, etc.
• Track all shipping for product: speak to shipping information during weekly merchandising meetings.
• Input and ensure accuracy of all product attributes to allow for accurate data analysis, seasonal recapping, and pre-season planning.
• Assist in hitting sample deadlines in order to adhere to the photo studio schedule. Support Manager in working closely with Functional Leads across Omni Merchandising, Business Strategies and Marketing to enable successful execution.
• Track sample completion for assigned department. Consistently communicate updates and/or impacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create sample deadlines that correlate with Merchant and Corporate calendars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent.
• 1+ years previous experience in retail merchandising preferred.
• Ability to strategize and strong skills in financial analysis.
• Understanding of aspirational brands and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the customer.
• Proficiency in use of Google platforms (Gmail, Google Docs, Slide, Sheets).
• Manual labor required (i.e., Carrying boxes of Merchandise, organizing samples, Dressing bust forms).
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management, & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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