Merchandise Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES: Seasonal Collection SupportSupport the Director, Merchandising throughout seasonal collection developmentMaintain seasonal merchandising tools, assortment overviews and line informationTrack styles, colors, categories, pricing, delivery and product status as the collection evolvesMaintain visibility into additions, drops and changes throughout developmentEnsure approved product changes are communicated accurately to relevant cross-functional teamsSupport collection editing and assortment review meetingsProduct Information & Line ManagementMaintain accurate merchandising product information and seasonal line documentationCoordinate with Design and Production to confirm product detailsTrack approved style and color additions/dropsMaintain accurate category, classification, delivery and pricing informationCommunicate approved line changes to Planning so the Company Buy Sheet can be updated and financially evaluatedHelp ensure consistency of product information across departmentsMarket PreparationSupport preparation of merchandising materials for the Wholesale marketEnsure line information, pricing, samples and product details are organized and accurateSupport collection walkthroughs and internal market preparationTrack product feedback throughout marketConsolidate feedback from Wholesale, Retail and E-commerce for the Director, MerchandisingSupport post-market product analysis and recapsSample Management & Collection OrganizationPartner with relevant teams to maintain visibility into sample statusHelp organize collections for merchandising reviews, market and key internal meetingsEnsure samples are properly identified and product information is accurateTrack missing, updated or replacement samples as neededCoordinate product needs for cross-functional meetings and presentationsReporting & AnalysisSupport weekly and seasonal product performance reportingAssist with analysis by style, category, color, price point and classificationSupport seasonal hindsight preparationHelp identify best sellers, under performers, and product trendsMaintain historical merchandising information for future referenceCompetitive & Market ResearchConduct ongoing competitive research across relevant brands, retailers and categoriesTrack product, pricing, category and market trendsSupport competitive pricing analysisCompile findings into concise seasonal or category recaps for the Director, MerchandisingMaintain awareness of emerging product and consumer trendsCross-Functional CoordinationAct as an organizational link between Merchandising and Design, Planning, Sales, Production and MarketingMaintain merchandising calendars and key deadlinesCoordinate meetings and prepare materials as requiredDocument key product decisions and ensure appropriate follow-upHelp ensure cross-functional teams are working from current product informationKey Deliverables/KPIsAccuracy of product and line informationTimeliness of merchandising updatesSeasonal calendar executionMarket readinessQuality and organization of merchandising toolsAccuracy of cross-functional communicationEffectiveness of competitive research and reportingOverall support of the seasonal merchandising processQUALIFICATIONS: Must have 1–3 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Product Development or a related fashion roleMust have a strong interest in luxury/contemporary fashion and productMust have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detailMust have strong Excel and analytical skillsMust have the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyMust have strong written and verbal communication skillsMust be comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environmentMust be proactive, curious and eager to develop merchandising expertiseMust have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year universitySalary Range: $70,000- $82,000 Born and raised in Manhattan, the daughter of archaeologists, Ulla Johnson honed her signature style between the streets of New York and the far-flung destinations of their family travels. Her eponymous line, founded in 1998 just after her graduation from university, immediately caught the attention of the fashion press. Growing from a handful of directional boutiques and with an early endorsement from Barneys New York, Ulla Johnson’s collection has gained a dedicated following and the support of retailers across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. She has never wavered on her steadfast attention to the details of construction that have become her hallmark, basing each of her collections on a foundation of natural fibers, beautiful finishing, and ease of fit and form. Ulla lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three children.