Merchandising Assistant - Merchandising

Ashley Stewart, Inc. • Secaucus, NJ

3d • $50,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Merchandising team to ensure that our product assortments are well-organized, meet our customers’ needs, and align with our brand's vision. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for fashion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Basic knowledge of retail math and inventory management systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Passion for fashion and understanding of plus-size apparel market trends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a merchandising, buying, or retail support role preferred; experience in fashion retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandising Operations: Assist the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks, including data entry and communicating with cross functional team members.
• Product Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Planning, Visual, Site Merchandising and Tech Design to ensure all samples are logged and tagged with correct information.
• Trend Analysis: Monitor industry trends, and competitor activities to track and inform the buying team to inform merchandising decisions.
• Sample Management: Manage and organize product samples, ensuring they are properly stored, tracked, labeled and made available for meetings and presentations.
• Order Tracking: Assist in tracking and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and communication with vendors as needed.
• Visual Merchandising Support: Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to support in-store product displays.
• Reporting and Analysis: Compile and analyze sales data and inventory reports to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Merchandising team, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and handling correspondence.

What This Job Offers

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