Associate Merchant - Women's Apparel

Job Details Associate Merchant - Women's Apparel, New York, NY Posted: 8/13/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 64636 Job Category: Marketing Position Type: Contract Duration: 6 months Shift: 1 Remaining Positions: 1 Details Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for an Associate Merchant - Women's Apparel in New York, NY Open for W2 candidates only! Work Location Onsite: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 Description: The Associate Merchandiser will have a diverse set of responsibilities supporting the Global Merchandising team to bring the line to life through the key categories, channel, and gender assigned. They will help support in the line planning, pricing and product creation processes to achieve or exceed annual financial goals; partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as design, supply, development and retail. What You'll Do: Partner closely with the Merchant to support seasonal product vision and assist in building line plans that align with customer needs, business strategy, and financial targets. Develop a strong understanding of the customer through analysis of selling data, market insights, and consumer trends; apply learnings to support assortment decisions. Utilize sales performance, projections, bookings, and sell-through data to inform recommendations and support data-driven decision making. Assist in maintaining and managing merchandising calendars, ensuring adherence to key deliverables and cross-functional deadlines. Support sample management including tracking, proto reviews, and documenting feedback to facilitate timely product updates and changes. Create and maintain market tools, assortment guides, and internal presentations to support sales, retail, and cross-functional partners. Compile and analyze key merchandising reports (e.g., projections, booking recaps, sales performance, and post-season recaps) to identify risks, opportunities, and trends. Conduct ongoing brand, consumer, and competitive research to stay informed on market trends and evolving customer preferences. Apply critical thinking to interpret data and trends, connecting insights back to customer behavior and business performance. Support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, clarity, and ways of working within the merchandising team. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Design, Product Development, Supply Chain, Raw Materials, Marketing, and Sales to support cohesive execution. Assist in supporting merchandising needs across international markets, gaining exposure to regional nuances and customer differences. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset. Job Requirements Details: Requirements: 3-5 years experience in Merchandising, Buying, Planning, or Product Development (internship experience considered). Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) merchandising, business, or a related field Detail oriented Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) General understanding of retail math Customer-Focused Mindset: Demonstrated interest in understanding the consumer and how product decisions impact customer experience and performance. Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.

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Pay Range: $ 35.00 - $ 49.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Stefanini, Inc