About Us:
We are a fast-paced, trend-driven online boutique retailer known for launching fresh collections frequently and collaborating with top influencers to create must-have looks. Our team thrives on creativity, data driven decisions, and staying ahead of trends.
Job Summary:
As an Assistant Merchant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Merchandising team by assisting in product selection, managing inventory, and ensuring that our assortment aligns with current fashion trends and brand objectives. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including site merchandising, marketing, creative and operations, to help bring our collections to life and deliver an exciting shopping experience to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Selection & Assortment:
- Assist in curating and building seasonal product assortments based on trend research, sales data, and customer preferences.
- Collaborate with the buying team to develop product strategies that align with brand goals and customer demand.
- Analyze sales performance and provide recommendations for SKU optimization and replenishment.
Trend & Competitor Analysis:
- Monitor fashion trends, influencer styles, and social media to identify emerging opportunities.
- Conduct competitive analysis to understand pricing, product mix, and promotional strategies of key competitors.
- Contribute to developing trend reports and mood boards to support assortment planning.
- Trend Spotting: Stay informed on the latest fashion trends, influencer styles, and social media movements to identify emerging opportunities for product development.
- Competitive Intelligence: Conduct thorough competitor analysis to assess pricing strategies, product offerings, and promotional tactics, providing actionable insights for product positioning.
- Creative Trend Support: Contribute to the creation of trend reports and mood boards to support assortment planning, ensuring collections are on-trend and market-relevant.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely product delivery and update internal systems with relevant data.
- Partner with operations to ensure smooth coordination between product launches and stock availability.
Sales & Performance Analysis:
- Analyze sales data and key metrics to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide actionable insights on underperforming and best-selling styles to drive future merchandising decisions.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Partner with the marketing team by coordinating samples for photography and assisting the site merchandising team with product knowledge
- Communicate with vendors to ensure product quality and delivery timelines.
Sample Management
- Sample Handling & Review: Unbox, inspect, and evaluate all incoming samples alongside the buyer to ensure alignment with quality standards and product vision.
- Sample Coordination: Proactively request, track, and organize samples, while providing timely and constructive feedback to vendors for improvements or adjustments.
- Return Process: Efficiently manage the return of samples to vendors as required, ensuring smooth logistics and adherence to timelines.
- Photo Sample Organization: Organize, label, and prepare photo samples by collection, ensuring seamless turnover to the photo studio for product shoots.
Fit Management
- Fit Feedback & Collaboration: Work closely with fit technicians and buyers to review and communicate fit comments, ensuring samples meet specifications and quality expectations.
- Fit Meeting Participation: Actively participate in fit meetings to discuss adjustments and provide valuable insights for product improvement.
Style Setup/Management
- SKU Setup & Data Management: Oversee SKU setup, manage product data, and support purchase order adjustments to maintain accuracy across product catalogs.
- Seasonal Assortment Development: Assist in curating and building seasonal product assortments, drawing insights from trend analysis, sales data, and customer preferences to deliver relevant collections
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related field (fashion or e-commerce preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Passion for fashion trends, pop culture, and social media
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and data management tools.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Preferred:
- Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify) and merchandising tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Pink Lily offers a complete benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and clothing discounts.
Pink Lily is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Disability / Gender / Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / Veteran
