Merchandising Assistant, Apparel

Moda Operandi, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (60

401(k) with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (STD,

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Moda Operandi, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to join our Apparel team in New York. You will support the buying team, coordinating with internal partners and brand vendors to drive Trunk Show and Boutique sales.

The role requires strong organizational skills, systems savvy, and a passion for luxury fashion. Responsibilities includePO creation, lifecycle item updates, vendor onboarding, product setup, pricing updates, and cross-channel support.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Pro-active with initiative to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Aptitude for learning new programs/systems.
• Team collaboration and relationship-building across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders and reorders.
• Maintain item updates and adjustments through full lifecycle.
• Provide admin support to RTW buying division as needed.
• Support buying across Trunkshow, Boutique and Marketplace/dropship.
• Manage trunkshow launch process and calendar.
• Attend weekly team meetings and assist with vendor onboarding.
• Assist with product setup, imagery, copy templates, and editorial content.
• Monitor weekly uploads for product errors and updates.
• Update pricing, country of origin, and material composition.
• Support launch checklists and calendars for Assistant Buyer.
• Maintain vendor database and department records.
• Drive process improvements in photography planning with internal/external partners.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS system

Job description

We are seeking a Merchandise Assistant (MA) to join our Apparel team.

The Merchandising Assistant will support the buying team, collaborating with internal cross-functional partners and external brand vendors to drive sales for the Trunk Show and Boutique businesses. The successful candidate will be highly organized, exceptionally systems savvy, with a love for luxury fashion!

Primary Responsibilities, include:

• Creation and maintenance of purchase orders and reorders

• Maintain item updates and adjustments through full life cycle

• Provide administrative support to the RTW buying division as needed

• Support the designated buying team across all business channels including Trunkshow, Boutique and Marketplace/dropship (Mirakl)

• Manage the trunkshow launch process and calendar

• Analyze and learn about Moda Operandi's vendors and department performance

  • assist with pulling vendor sales history for Market Prep

  • attend weekly team meetings

• Support the vendor onboarding process and setup in Moda’s internal CMS system

• Assist with informational decks and other special projects, as needed

• Assist with product setup and asset management including product page imagery, copy templates, and editorial content

• Monitor and update weekly uploads for product errors

• Manage and update product pricing, country of origin, and material composition as needed

• Support Assistant Buyer on the launch checklists and calendars

• Maintain the vendor database, contact list, and related department records.

• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying and resolving challenges and opportunities in photography planning, both internally and with external partners

• Consistently role model Moda company values

Qualifications/Ideal Experience:

• You have a bachelor’s degree

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task

• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve processes

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Advanced analytical skills and reasoning ability

  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel skill is required

• Aptitude for learning new programs/systems

• Work well within a team and build strong relationships with all cross-functional partners

• Flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing, fast-paced, and high-growth environment

• Willing to execute priorities with a sense of urgency and can-do approach

• Positive, composed, and calm under tight deadlines

Job Type: Full-time; hybrid role; NYC based (Industry City Brooklyn office space)

Salary: $23 - $27 per hour + Discretionary Bonus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (day1)

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit

• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)

• Tuition Reimbursement

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Moda Operandi is an e-commerce platform transforming the way people discover and shop for designer fashion. Through its innovative mix of commerce and content, Moda allows women to shop for what’s new and what’s next in designer fashion from the world’s leading emerging designers and luxury brands. Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi's mission is to make it easy for designers to grow their businesses and consumers to realize their personal style. Today, Moda’s platform carries more than 1,000 brands and designers across fashion, fine jewelry and home, shipping to customers around the world.