Assistant Merchandiser

Nautica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautica, located in New York, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the merchandising team and partner with the Merchandiser on day-to-day operations. You will oversee PO lifecycle, markdowns, weekly reporting, and data integrity across systems, while contributing to pricing and assortment planning.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience as an Assistant Buyer preferred.
• Strong retail math knowledge and application.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proven ability to multi-task and work with urgency.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle of Purchase Orders and markdowns; issue and reconcile orders between systems.
• Create and maintain weekly selling reports, historical sales reports, store and best-seller reports.
• Assist with reviewing and reacting to sales performance and selling reports.
• Maintain data integrity in systems and documentation (Seasonal Buys, Compass, Product Overview Sheets).
• Assist with pricing strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory management.
• Assist in developing assortment plans, sales forecasts, and analyzing sales figures.
• Manage samples by season for meetings, archives, shoots, and sample sales.
• Coordinate e-commerce photo shoots and ensure product goes live on time; manage calendars and EPS sheets.

Skills

Retail math

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

General Summary

The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for providing organizational support to the Merchandising team and partnering with their Merchandiser on the running of the day-to-day business. He/she leverages organizational & analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals.

Overview

Title: Assistant Merchandiser

Brand: Nautica

Location: New York, NY

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full life cycle of the Purchase Order as well as markdowns: Issue and maintain all purchase orders and reconciliation between IP and Garpac systems; Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods; Responsible to maintain planned receipt flow and communicating any issues that arise; Manage markdowns for both stores and e-commerce.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all necessary reporting (including, but not limited to: weekly selling reports, Hindsight reports, store reports, best sellers).
• Assists with reviewing & reacting to sales performance and selling reports.
• Maintain data integrity both in systems and published documentation (including Seasonal Buys, Seasonal Compass, Product Overview Sheets, Prod Cut Sheet).
• Assists with planning and executing pricing strategies in accordance with fiscal responsibilities, maximizing sales, margin, & inventory management.
• Assists in developing assortment plans, sales forecasts, & analyzing sales figures
• Manage samples: organize samples by season for business meeting, closet archive, e-commerce photo-shoots and sample sales.
• Manage e-commerce photo shoot process and ensure all product goes live on-time: seasonal line sheet (EPS) and shot lists; manages e-commerce calendar; partners closely with Merchandise Assistant.
• Partners with Web Merchant to ensure all new product is live and merchandised in New Arrivals and informs him/her of any product moves effected by pricing.
• Competitive Patterning: Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition both in-stores and online; Track pricing and promotions of competitors to ensure we are in-line; propose ideas to help drive our business based on findings.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; focus in Fashion Merchandising
• 1 to 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, 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
• Must possess strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives
• Must be creative with a strategic mindset along with the ability to turn concepts into action
• Must have strong relationship building and influence skills
• Must be able to think strategically as well as manage the day-to-day responsibilities
• Must be willing to embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating to win

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

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