08/12/2026
Gabe's is looking for energetic, organized, friendly, and detail-oriented Merchandising Assistants to support our New York City Buying Office.
Merchandising Assistants work with Buyers, as well as our Distribution Centers (DCs) and outside vendors, to support all of the daily operations of our Merchandising Department - ultimately affecting company sales, gross margin, and corporate growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
Create Purchase Orders (POs) as directed by Buyers and/or Divisional Merchandise Managers (DMMs)
Continuous management and tracking of POs from inception, DC processing, and arrival in stores
Review shipments in our DCs
Create and maintain SKUs
Communicate with vendors regarding overages, discrepancies, and damages; manage the return-to-vendor process
Track shipments
Order and track samples
Anticipate Buyer / DMM needs and provide persistent follow-up
Analyze product values and become familiar with trends / brands / appropriate seasonality for store assortments
Collaborate and work closely with Marketing Team to provide information and samples as needed
Thorough, professional communication with both internal teams and external vendors / customers
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a fashion-related discipline is strongly preferred
Previous Merchandising experience required (fashion and/or retail), with further aspirations to grow your career in off-price Buying
Computer proficiency with strong Excel experience (including formulas, tables) and an aptitude for learning new software programs and applications
Highly attentive to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical skills and the ability to share findings and actionable solutions with the Team
Strong organizational and planning skills to ensure timely and accurate ex*****on of responsibilities
Ability and motivation to work independently
Ability to work effectively and proactively as a member of the cross-functional team by communicating clearly and focusing on team objectives
Ability to build relationships, be personable, maintain a positive attitude, and collaborate with others
Ability to identify and execute priorities with a sense of urgency
Ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a positive outlook in an ever-changing environment
For immediate consideration, please apply at www.GabesStores.com/Careers