Merchandising Assistant , Luxury Brand (Temp)

Our client, a luxury fashion brand based in NYC, is looking for an Merchandising Assistant to join their team on a temp basis!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Senior Manager, Merchandising in the daily management of assigned product categories.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the merchandising team, including reporting, file management, and product sample coordination.
• Identify business opportunities, mitigate risks, and recommend and track actionable plans to improve performance.
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies for assigned categories.
• Participate in annual/biannual buying sessions in Europe.
• Gather and consolidate product feedback from sales channels to inform assortment planning and strengthen North America’s market positioning.
• Ensure regional needs are clearly represented to HQ, building strong partnerships and advocating for North America in global discussions.
• Partner with Planning & Allocation to ensure efficient execution of merchandising strategies.
• Track and report on product performance through regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses.
• Support the team in preparing presentations and executive recaps to communicate strategies and results.
• Build strong partnerships with store teams and corporate functions to foster collaboration.
• Contribute to regional projects for the AVP, Merchandising Americas

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or a related field (luxury retail a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of retail math and merchandising processes
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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