Job: Merchandising Assistant – Fine Jewelry – NYC

Our Client

Our client is a very high end fine Jewelry brand with their US headquarters in NYC.

Objective

Assist with logistics of inventory control, production, repairs, store merchandising, shipping, sales/merchandise reports, prices changes, salon supplies, gift boxes and display orders. Provide administrative support to the department

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly inventories, inventory reports and movements of merchandise reports
• Data entries, digital imaging, updates on inventory pieces, price adjustments
• Maintenance of loose stones and mountings inventories
• Keeping of vendor goods inventory
• Monitoring repairs for US stores
• Creation of memorandums and supporting sales documents for consigned goods and tracking of consignments
• Track production of all new/altered pieces in the US
• Provide sales staff with digital images and certificates
• Assist with licensed sales presentations
• Process price changes implemented by London
• Maintain jewelry and certificate database
• Assist with ordering, organizing and distributing salon supplies, gift boxes and display materials for all stores and the Licensed Sales division
• Domestic shipping: Assess appropriate insurance coverage and shipping method; maintain shipping and insurance records; communicate with office managers about when to ship and which method to use
• International shipping: Assist with shipments to London and Geneva; work with London’s shipping department; maintain shipping records

Requirements

• Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite, digital imaging, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, SAP database, shared files)
• Experience in merchandising/inventory management
• Ability to gather data accurately, compile it efficiently and create analysis reports
• Must be able to work independently on several projects at once and be highly organized
• Excellent customer service skills and administrative experience
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with management
• College degree
• Work experience in the high end luxury jewelry industry preferred
• GIA graduate a plus
• Experience with office environment and corporate policies and procedures
• Appreciated previous experience: Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, FRED, Graff, Harry Winston,  Mikimoto, Piaget, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels
• Appreciated previous titles: Demand Planning, Merchandising Analyst, Merchandising Coordinator