Location: New York,NY, USA
**Merchandise Assistant**
at STUDS New York, NY Studs is an experiential retail and e-commerce brand that has re-imagined the ear piercing experience. Studs mission is to empower bold self-expression and inclusive community through earscaping with safe and healthy ear piercings and the best curated destination of earrings.
Based in New York City, the **Merchandise Assistant** will report to the **VP of Merchandise & Planning** and will support Studs merchandising function through product lifecycle management across e-commerce and retail channels, product presentation,and sales.
They will partner closely with the Director of Product Development, Production, & QA and Merchandise Associate. This position is highly collaborative with our Digital, Creative, Retail and Operation teams.
In compliance with recent , **candidates that apply for this role must be fully vaccinated** prior to their start date or have documentation for a reasonable accommodation. Proof of vaccination will be required.
**Salary Range:** $65,000-75,000
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **SKU Management**
+ Understanding and managing the product lifecycle from initial SKU creation to retirement
+ Maintaining all documents related to SKU management including SKU lists
+ Ownership of the line sheet in order to ensure all product is kept up to date in real-time
+ Ensure all product information is kept up to date in our inventory system
+ Organization of development and production trackers
* **PO and On Order Management**
+ Purchase order creation
+ On order reporting and communications with vendor and internal team to share updates on sample and order deliveries
* **Testing**
+ Coordinate with vendors to ensure all new product is tested
+ Save testing reports properly
+ Update trackers with current testing information
* **Physical Sample Management**
+ Maintaining an organized sample system for development styles and current assortment for reference and use across all merchandising needs
+ Keep styling tray up to date
+ Prep styling trays for photoshoots
* **Visual Merchandising**
+ Maintain template for all planograms
+ Organize new merchandise into VM template for merch team use
* **Administrative Tasks**
+ Assist in creation of merchandising team decks
+ Maintain all merch team templates
**Requirements:**
* Fully vaccinated prior to their start date or have documentation for a reasonable accommodation. Proof of vaccination will be required.
* 2-3 years of relevant retail or merchandising experience preferred
* MUST be systems-oriented with experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office; Excel proficiency a plus
* MUST be organized and attentive to detail - no stone left unturned
* Self-starter; able to learn technical and business skills quickly on the job
* Results and deadline-oriented with a strong sense of follow through
* Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
* Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
* Owners mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.
**Benefits & Perks**
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Salaried team members have unlimited time off
* Three months of paid family leave for both corporate and retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
* Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends and family)
* Paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
* Equity plan for all Senior Managers and above (both corporate and retail employees)
* Quarterly learning and development opportunities to support internal mobility and foster an inclusive culture
*Studs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate.*
*Studs Inc. is monitoring and following public health requirements with respect to vaccination mandates, social distancing, PPE in the workplace, and sanitation practices in response to COVID-19. Accordingly, prospective employees are expected to comply with all such requirements if hired for employment.*
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