Merchandise Assistant

Avara is a fast-growing women’s fashion eCommerce brand focused on creating fun, accessible, curated fashion that builds community and confidence. The Merchandise Assistant supports the Buying team by ensuring accurate product setup, purchase order execution, and organized merchandising operations to enable smooth product launches.

• Maintain and update department tools such as the Vendor Manual, SOPs, Merchandising Calendar, and Launch Overview boards.
• Create SKUs and enter/process Purchase Orders accurately in internal systems.
• Organize and maintain digital documentation (line sheets, product images, Dropbox files) for team accessibility.
• Process operational requests including hang tag orders and sewn-in label coordination.
• Generate and distribute product barcodes to vendors, ensuring pricing and style data aligns across systems.
• Support sample management by tracking, organizing, and preparing items for fittings or review.
• Assist buyers with vendor sample requests and follow-up communication.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Buying team and complete additional duties as needed.

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Dropbox or similar document systems (preferred).
• Excellent follow-through and communication skills.
• Previous retail, fashion, or administrative experience (preferred).

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.