Alfred Dunner, Inc. Looking for Merchandising Administrator at New York, New York Full Time

Hearts of Palm, LLC is looking for a Merchandising Administrator to support and assist the Senior Merchandiser in merchandising and administrative needs for multiple brands. This person will interact with cross functional groups in the process including: design, technical design, sourcing and supply partners, and wholesale sales personnel and operations areas. Hearts of Palm, LLC is a related company to Alfred Dunner, Inc. and has been creating quality moderate women’s sportswear for years.

Key Areas of Focus

ADMINISTRATION

·        Set up and maintain changes/edits to Seasonal Pricing Charts for all brands by using design tools; paying close attention to detail for accuracy, review all discrepancies with design when information looks inaccurate from vendor information.  Be sure all formulas are correct and rolling up.

·        Seasonally, collect all pricing and minimum information from vendors, key all into Pricing Charts.

·        Collect all care instructions for each woman’s brand from vendors check past seasons for same fabrics of previous approvals. Collect test reports & test samples for new fabrics, if failed, review with manager for resolution & appropriate care instructions for garment.  Organize by brand, by season in shared drive for sales to access.

·        Create and distribute “in line” charts & schedule for each vendor for dupes meeting for all women’s brands.

·        Send finalized Pricing Charts to Finance department. Post Market Tally Units in pricing sheets.

·        Alert manager when vendor information has changed from previous seasons on things such as minimums, & price increases on re-run styles.

·        Compile all information for LY style/sku planning.

·        Special projects as assigned.

MARKET

·        Create data sheets from existing pricing chart in accurate format required by system maintenance department for system set up.

·        Check/proof read details of line sheets passed back from system maintenance department & make sure they are accurate to board sheets.

·        Communicate assigned style #’s to design quickly for expedited distro of board sheets to sales team 

·        Review board sheets after all edits/changes to make sure all was communicated and captured correctly; and all style #’s are noted correctly.

·        Generate/Post M/P/W Regular & Net Line Sheets for EML/STL/Perfectly Palm/Nue Options if applicable/CRWTH (men’s).

·        Review all sizing with design for system accuracy.

·        Continue to maintain all of the above steps during market edits/changes/requests.

·        Take Ownership & accountability for above market process.

SAMPLES

·        Review all samples with design to sketches and descriptions on board sheets.

·        Review all samples with design for dupes meeting to make sure all are present & in order for meeting.

REQUIRED SKILLS

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing or related field

·        Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail

·        Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

·        Problem solving skills

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and pivot tables

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) with an employer contribution.