Associate Merchandiser - Jewelry

Comme des Garcons•New York, NY

3d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Role Overview: A Retail Merchandiser/Buyer with 3+ years of merchandising experience with confidence in the analysis of data, quick follow-through, and extreme attention to detail. This person must be highly knowledgeable in Excel and fashion merchandising. This role will manage Jewelry within Dover Street Market NY, Dover Street Market LA, and E-SHOP.

Requirements

3+ years experience in a Merchandising role
Jewelry experience a must
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Office, etc.)
Excellent understanding of the entire buying and merchandising process
Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
Strong experience within inventory management systems
A highly motivated individual, able to manage their assigned businesses and converse internally and externally.
A self-starter, able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
Must be energetic, self-motivated, and self-organized.
Willing to do whatever is required to get the job done.
Decisive, structured, and organized, with a keen eye for detail.
Have the ability to work under pressure.
Will strategize to drive the business forward.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Buying team and Global Head of Jewelry for the Planning and execution of product launches and new deliveries.
Working within the Merchandising Team to ensure that all orders are placed on time with suppliers, order confirmations are received, Purchase Orders are uploaded into the system and deliveries are executed in a correct manner.
Responsible for sending out weekly and monthly sell-through reports to the assigned businesses; and coming up with a plan of actions to achieve the seasonal budget.
Create and maintain longstanding relationships with brands; ensure deliveries are made on time and partner on opportunities.
Generate weekly reports to analyze sell-through and performance of brands/categories; build and execute strategies in-season to drive sales.
Constantly monitor relevant market trends and compile competitive analyses each season.
Control allocation & distribution of stock based on budget.
Work with the accounts team for vendor approval and payment processes.
Manage the development of the Assistant Merchandiser in partnership with the Merchandiser: Designer.
Monitor the performance of measurable targets on a weekly basis.
Planning and execution of product launches and new deliveries
Highly accurate stock system and its implementation with accounting
Work with ESHOP and Press teams to promote products.
General Inventory maintenance including management of transfers, RTV, and Purchase Orders.
Come up with strategies in season to increase sales and support the business.
Improve seasonal development, concentrating on the bigger picture.
Work closely with the Inventory Control Manager to ensure stock levels are always accurate.
Create longstanding relationships with brands.
Manage visual merchandising across all locations.
Develop & execute installations and events.