POSITION SUMMARY:
The Merchandising Assistant supports day-to-day merchandising operations, with a focus on system database maintenance and reporting. This role will liaise with sales, design, and production teams in all aspects of the product cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
DATA MAINTENANCE & REPORTING: 
•    Manage and update product data in BlueCherry, including style creation, pricing, images, attributes and descriptions
•    Serve as super-user of SQL Server Reporting Services and BlueCherry Report Launcher
•    Maintain the line sheet database and provide customized line sheets for market appointments
•    Upload and maintain sale forecasts and projections data in BlueCherry
•    Assist with Cut & Sold reporting to monitor inventory levels
•    Generate seasonal size breakdowns and warehouse splits reports
•    Ensure real-time accuracy and consistency of all system databases
ASSET & SAMPLE MAINTENANCE:
•    Maintain image databases and stay informed of style changes throughout the product cycle, ensuring sample images are updated in real time
•    Reconcile flat and on-model images against final line adoption, partnering with Product Development and Creative Services
•    Assist with packing, tagging, and organizing International Carnet samples

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Experience with PLM and BlueCherry preferred
•    Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formula building)
•    Must be comfortable managing spreadsheets daily in a data-driven environment
•    Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

$50,000 - $55,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)