Merchandise Planning Assistant – Hybrid NYC

BaubleBar; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Product allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

BaubleBar in New York, NY seeks a Merchandising Assistant to drive sales growth and inventory health through product development, assortment planning and data management. You will join the Merchandising team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities include developing assortment strategies, managing PLM data, ordering cross-functionally, and analyzing weekly sales reports to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel experience.
• Understanding of key retail metrics (sell-through, open-to-buy, days of supply, margin).

Responsibilities

• Support development of assortment strategies and document in presentations.
• Lead cross-functional order placement in PLM systems and review products with Development/Production/Design/Item Setup teams.
• Collaborate with Item Setup to finalize item creation process.
• Analyze weekly and ad hoc selling reports.
• Track inventory delivery timelines with Planning.
• Work onsite in Manhattan up to 4 days per week, with remaining days remote.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

New York, NY

WHO WE ARE:

BaubleBar designs accessories that make life more fun. Founded in 2010, the Company is known for its statement-making styles that create joy and bring people together. Today, BaubleBar’s unabashedly optimistic perspective can be found across multiple accessory categories that are sold direct to consumer and at 8,500+ retail stores globally.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

As a Merchandising Assistant for BaubleBar you will be responsible for driving sales growth and inventory health through cutting-edge product development, assortment planning and data management. Working alongside our Merchandising team, we are looking for someone who will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO:

• Support the Associate VP of Merchandising on developing assortment strategies and document them in presentations for cross functional teams
• Lead the cross-functional order placement process, including managing data inputs required in our PLM systems and leading the review of product to be ordered with Product Development, Production, Design and Item Setup teams
• Work directly with the Item Setup team to finalize item creation process
• Analyze selling in both weekly and ad hoc reporting cadences
• Partner with the Merchandise Planning Manager and Planning Associate to track inventory delivery timelines
• Work onsite in our Manhattan office up to 4 days per week, with remaining day(s) remote

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE:

• Understanding of key retail metrics, including sell thru, open to buy, days of supply, and margin
• Ability to work autonomously with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to create sales performance reports, including use of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting hourly range for this role is $24.00 - $26.00. Starting offer within that range will factor in work location, skills, background and years of relevant experience
• Generous benefit package including: Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO, 10 paid Company Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance & more!
• Company laptop, free monthly product allowance and employee discounts