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About the Role

The Assistant Merchandiser provides organizational support to the Merchandising team and partners with their Merchandiser on the day-to-day business. This role leverages organizational and analytical skills, along with an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and achieve financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of Purchase Orders, including issuance, maintenance, and reconciliation between IP and Garpac systems.
Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and maintain planned receipt flow, communicating any issues.
Manage markdowns for both stores and e-commerce.
Create and maintain necessary reporting, including weekly selling reports, Hindsight reports, store reports, and best sellers.
Assist in reviewing and reacting to sales performance and selling reports.
Maintain data integrity in systems and documentation, including Seasonal Buys, Seasonal Compass, Product Overview Sheets, and Prod Cut Sheets.
Assist in planning and executing pricing strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory management.
Assist in developing assortment plans, sales forecasts, and analyzing sales figures.
Organize samples by season for business meetings, closet archives, e-commerce photo shoots, and sample sales.
Manage the e-commerce photo shoot process, ensuring timely product go-live through seasonal line sheets (EPS) and shot lists.
Manage the e-commerce calendar and partner closely with the Merchandise Assistant.
Partner with the Web Merchant to ensure new product is live and merchandised correctly in New Arrivals and communicate any product moves affected by pricing.
Assist in monitoring industry trends and evaluating competition online and in-store.
Track competitor pricing and promotions to ensure alignment and propose ideas to drive business based on findings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Fashion Merchandising.
1 to 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably.
Possess a sense of urgency, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task.
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications.
Open-minded and positive attitude with the ability to partner cross-functionally and grow relationships.
Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly assess new environments and develop solutions.
Creative with a strategic mindset and the ability to turn concepts into action.
Strong relationship building and influence skills.
Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day responsibilities.
Willingness to embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating.

Skills

MS Word
MS Excel
Spreadsheet applications
Retail math concepts
Organization
Attention to detail
Written communication
Oral communication
Analytical skills
Business acumen
Creativity
Strategic thinking
Relationship building
Influence

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Salary/Compensations

USD $57,200.00 - USD $67,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) with Company match
Associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise

About the Company

Nautica is a brand under Catalyst Brands.