Assistant Merchant

Delta Galil Industries • Secaucus, NJ

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Merchant, you will serve as a data-driven support partner to the Merchant team, with a strong focus on Excel-based reporting, data analysis, product data integrity, and operational execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in spreadsheets, enjoys working with large data sets, and is highly detail-oriented. You will help ensure accurate reporting, clean product data, and actionable insights that support merchandising decisions, inventory flow, and business performance. While you will have exposure to merchandising strategy, the core of this role is data management, analysis, and executional support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Analytics, or related field
• Minimum 2 years' of experience in retail, e-commerce, data entry, reporting, or analytical support role
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, large data sets)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working with large datasets and maintaining data accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with retail or e-commerce systems a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Run weekly and ad-hoc selling reports to analyze performance trends, highlight risks, and identify opportunities
• Build and maintain Excel-based reporting tools to support merchant decision-making
• Analyze sales, inventory, and replenishment data to support business recommendations
• Provide clear, actionable summaries of business performance for Merchant review
• Support forecasting inputs by preparing and validating data for OTB and planning reviews
• Own accurate and timely data entry across product lifecycle systems
• Maintain product attributes, SKU-level information, and merchandising data integrity
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of product data across systems and site
• Manage PO tracking, updates, and reconciliation of vendor and internal data discrepancies
• Review site listings for accuracy and completeness of product information
• Run replenishment reports bi-weekly and analyze performance at SKU level
• Support inventory tracking and stock movement analysis
• Assist in monitoring product lifecycle stages (launch, in-season, markdown, exit)
• Identify aged inventory and support execution of exit and markdown strategies through data analysis
• Partner with planning and warehouse teams to resolve PO and data discrepancies
• Support sample tracking, product data collection, and organization for shoots
• Assist in preparing structured data sets for cross-functional teams (site, marketing, planning, operations)
• Ensure merchandising systems are updated accurately and efficiently
• Support product setup and digital presentation accuracy to ensure strong site execution
• Assist Merchant in reviewing category performance and identifying opportunities
• Provide data inputs to support assortment decisions and vendor conversations
• Gain exposure to vendor relationships and product strategy discussions
• Participate in trend and competitive analysis through data-driven insights

Benefits

• Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with Company match and 529 College Savings Plan, as well as Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
• Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to dedicate your skills and time towards charitable activities
• Weekly breakfasts and monthly milestone celebrations
• Leadership-led panels
• Team-building events

What This Job Offers

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