Merchandise Assistant, Designer

Catbird is looking for a Merchandise Assistant to support merchandising and planning for our third party designer jewelry, home, gifts and beauty categories. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a large, diverse product catalog and vendor matrix in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This position is full-time and hybrid remote/onsite at our Brooklyn Navy Yard HQ.

About Catbird

In our 20 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.

The key to our success is remaining true to our values:

-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity

-We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy.

-We believe in doing everything we can ourselves. 

-We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit.

-We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow.

-We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.

• Work with Senior Buyer to project and actualize sales, receipts, and other key metrics
• Create, edit, and administer stock POs
• Work with Merchandise Coordinator to track incoming receipts and invoices
• Review by store stock to sales and administer transfer orders
• Partner with Web Warehouse and Inventory teams on stock discrepancies
• Reporting Prepare regular reports and update key business tools (weekly, as needed)
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting
• Product Assist with vendor communication re product, pricing, lead times, production issues
• Manage SKU creation, compile necessary information for website listings, and manage stock availability for new product launches
• Manage product information catalog and dissemination of product knowledge
• E-commerce product photography: coordinate with the Art Department and vendors on sample needs and shoot dates
• Assist with the maintenance of product listings, site categories, and gift guides
• Partner with Retail team on store or customer requests/inquiries
• Administer transfer orders for new store openings
• GeneralProvide support for department initiatives and projects
• Represent Merchandising in interdepartmental efforts as necessary

• 2-3+ years in merchandising, buying and/or planningAdept at learning new platforms and systems.
• Excel and Google Sheets proficiency required.
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent communication skills
• Flexible and open to shifts in business, strategy, process, and responsibilities; ability to multitask and prioritize
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary
• Team player: proactive, positive and supportive approach to getting the job done

Compensation: $62,400