Merchandising Assistant, Apparel

Moda Operandi, Inc; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (1)

401(k) with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (STD,

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Moda Operandi, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to join the Apparel team in a hybrid NYC-based role. You will support the buying team by managing POs, vendor onboarding, product setup, and cross-functional collaboration to drive Trunk Show and Boutique sales.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent with systems, and passionate about luxury fashion. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.

Responsabilités

• Create and maintain purchase orders and reorders.
• Maintain item updates through full life cycle.
• Provide administrative support to RTW buying division.
• Support buying team across Trunkshow, Boutique, Marketplace/dropship.
• Manage trunkshow launch process and calendar.
• Analyze vendor performance and sales history for Market Prep.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and CMS setup.
• Help with product setup, imagery, editorial content, and copy templates.
• Monitor weekly uploads for product errors; update pricing, origin, and materials.
• Support launch checklists and calendars; maintain vendor database.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-task

Pro-active

Excellent communication (verbal & écr)

Analytical skills

Excel (intermediate-advanced)

Learning new programs/systems

Team player / cross-functional

Urgency-driven / can-do

Positive / composed under deadlines

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

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

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this role, they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may be required from time to time.

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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.