Merchandise Coordinator

Effyjewelry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Effy Jewelry is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator for their Cruise Travel Retail sector. In this role, you will support the buying team to manage product assortments and vendor communications, ensuring operational execution for an exceptional retail experience on cruise ships. Ideal candidates have experience in retail support and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in merchandise coordination, buying assistant roles, or related retail support positions.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist buyers with product assortments, order entry, and system maintenance.
• Communicate with brand partners about product information and order status.
• Track purchase orders and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

1-2 years of experience in merchandise coordination or related positions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail inventory systems

Job description

This range is provided by Effy Jewelry. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Job Title: Merchandise Coordinator – Cruise Travel Retail

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

About Us:

Effy Jewelry is a renowned, family-owned business with over four decades of experience in luxury retail. While best known for our fine jewelry collections, available in over 150 land- and cruise-based boutiques worldwide, we also operate HF Duty Free Team, a separate division focused on multiple product categories within the Duty-Free and Travel Retail sector. HFDF Corp partners with leading brands to deliver a curated retail experience for travelers across the globe.

Overview:

As a Merchandise Coordinator in the Cruise Travel Retail sector, you will directly support the buying team in managing product assortments, order processing, vendor communication, and inventory coordination. Your role will ensure smooth operational execution of the buying strategy and contribute to delivering a best-in-class retail experience for cruise guests across multiple ships and ports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Buying Support: Assist buyers with the execution of product assortments, order entry, and system maintenance.
• Vendor Coordination: Communicate with brand and supplier partners regarding product information, order status, samples, pricing updates, and promotional materials.
• Inventory Management: Track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, manage replenishments, and assist in allocation planning to ensure optimal stock across cruise ships.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare sales reports, stock reports, and other performance analyses to support data-driven buying decisions.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate product databases, support SKU creation and maintenance, and handle necessary documentation related to orders and vendor communications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with planning, logistics, and shipboard operations teams to ensure seamless execution from product sourcing to onboard availability.
• Promotions and Launches: Assist the buying team in coordinating product launches, seasonal collections, and promotional activities through administrative and operational support.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in merchandise coordination, buying assistant roles, or related retail support positions (travel retail or cruise industry experience a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and experience with retail inventory systems (e.g., JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally travel to support buying meetings, vendor appointments, or cruise operations if needed.

Preferred:

• Background in luxury, beauty, fashion, or accessories categories.
• Familiarity with international logistics, duty-free regulations, or cruise retail operations.

Effy Jewelry is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. Effy Jewelry applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and General Business

• Industries

  Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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