Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Temporary Merchandise Planning Associates role involves supporting product strategy and sales analysis in the fashion industry for a 32-week period in New York, NY.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires collaborating with partners to define product strategies, analyzing sales data to inform future plans, communicating across teams, producing sales reports, and managing seasonal projections.
Compensation and benefits
The hourly rate is commensurate with experience, with no additional benefits specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have proficiency in retail math and cost accounting, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and organizational abilities, and be able to maintain cross-functional relationships.
Job location and travel
The position is located in New York, NY, and is temporary for 32 weeks starting ASAP.
Company overview
WorkGenius Group is a technology-driven staffing platform that connects businesses with freelance professionals for project-based work, leveraging proprietary AI to match talent with client needs efficiently. The company generates revenue by charging clients for access to its curated talent pool and project management services, while also offering compliance and payroll solutions for freelance engagements. Founded in Germany and now operating internationally, WorkGenius has expanded through acquisitions such as JBC and Genuent, strengthening its presence in the US market. The company emphasizes transparency, scalability, and legal compliance in freelance hiring, making it a notable player in the evolving gig economy landscape. Candidates should be aware of its rapid growth, tech-centric approach, and commitment to reshaping flexible work.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your proficiency in retail math, cost accounting, and merchandise planning, emphasizing your analytical skills and experience with financial and inventory management relevant to fashion retail.
Showcase your ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively between merchandising, sales, and account planning teams, underlining your organizational skills and attention to detail.
Apply through multiple channels including WorkGenius Group’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable fashion industry job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with current employees or managers in the merchandise planning or fashion divisions at WorkGenius Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company product launches or asking about their experience managing seasonal projections.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description like 'merchandise planning,' 'retail math,' 'projection management,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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