Merchandise Analyst

Merchandise Analyst Paramus, NJ Full time Posted 5 Days Ago JR00002394 At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth and we offer our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to come share in our success. Our people are the cornerstone of business – we invite you to grow your career with us. The Merchandise Analyst supports the Merchandise Manager in executing assortment strategies, analyzing product performance, and maintaining product data across brands and markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with strong Excel skills and a background in retail, buying, or merchandising support who is eager to develop their merchandising expertise. The role combines data analysis with product exposure, offering hands-on experience in how assortments are built and how product decisions drive business results. Roles and Responsibilities: Support day-to-day merchandising activities across brands and markets Prepare retail sell-through reports (sales, inventory, SKU productivity) with a focus on accuracy and insights Maintain SKU and product data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems Assist in creating assortment overviews, product summaries, and visual recaps Support monthly reporting, market recaps, and performance summaries Gather competitive and market insights to support merchandising discussions Manage product samples, including tracking, organization, and presentation support Partner with the Merchandising team on seasonal initiatives and ad hoc projects Provide general operational and administrative support (reports, presentations, coordination) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required 1–2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, buying, planning, or a related field (including internships) Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data organization) High attention to detail, especially with product and item-level data Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work with sales and inventory data to identify trends and insights Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Exposure to merchandising, assortment planning, or product analysis Experience working with product assortments, SKUs, or retail data Strong interest in product, merchandising, and consumer trends, with a curiosity for what drives product performance Experience in a retail or multi-brand environment What We’re Looking For Someone who enjoys working with both data and product A strong analytical mindset, strong Excel skills, paired with curiosity about what sells and why Early signs of merchandising instinct (e.g., interest in trends, product storytelling, or retail performance) A proactive, hands-on team player who is eager to learn and grow in merchandising What to Expect in This Role This is an Excel-heavy role where much of the day-to-day work involves data, reporting, and product information management It is a great entry point into merchandising, offering exposure to product strategy and assortment decisions over time The hourly rate for this position is $28.85 . The rate is determined by individualized factors such as experience and market location. As a benefit eligible position, this role enjoys access to our medical plans, dental plans, vision plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Dismemberment & Death Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement program, 401(k), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Critical Illness Insurance, Watch Accommodations/Discounts, Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays! Benefits described above are subject to change and/or may be modified at the Company's discretion based on business needs or applicable laws. DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY - NO AGENCIES Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS®, LACOSTE®, and CALVIN KLEIN® watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States. Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #ZR #LI-MP1 Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.