Merchandising Operations Coordinator

Type Other
Seniority Junior
Posted Mar 18, 2026

Richemont seeks a Merchandising Operations Coordinator in New York to manage SKU lifecycle, allocations and inventory for its luxury maisons.

Overview

Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of distinguished maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. The organisation is recognised for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage brands and global retail networks, offering employees exposure to premium products, cross-border projects and collaborative, brand-driven teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end merchandising operations including SKU lifecycle management from assortment set-up to discontinuation.
  • Coordinate purchase orders, delivery schedules and invoice reconciliation with sourcing, wholesale and retail partners.
  • Manage stock allocations and replenishment across channels to optimise sell-through and minimize stock imbalance.
  • Prepare and maintain merchandising reports and dashboards—sales performance, aging, open-to-buy and inventory KPIs—for commercial stakeholders.
  • Act as operational liaison between merchandising, planning, supply chain, stores and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies and expedite deliveries.
  • Ensure master-data accuracy within PLM/ERP systems and perform routine data audits and quality checks.
  • Support seasonal planning cycles, product launches and price/markdown updates, including preparing decision packs for management.
  • Contribute to process-improvement initiatives and ad-hoc projects to enhance operational efficiency and reporting cadence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in merchandising operations, inventory control, or retail/planning support—preferably within fashion or luxury goods.
  • Strong numerical aptitude and demonstrated ability to produce and interpret commercial reports.
  • Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating across commercial, supply chain and store teams.

Skills

Merchandise planning Inventory management Allocations and replenishment Purchase order management Microsoft Excel (advanced functions and pivot tables) SAP or equivalent ERP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems PowerPoint Google Workspace Data analysis and KPI reporting

Experience

At least 2 years of hands-on experience supporting merchandising operations, inventory control or retail planning, ideally gained within the fashion or luxury sectors and involving ERP/PLM systems and commercial reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture that prizes craftsmanship, brand stewardship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Teams operate in an international, detail-oriented environment where precision, respect for heritage and continuous improvement are highly valued.