Associate Merchandiser

Overview

General Summary:

The Associate Merchandiser will provide analytical and statistical data that supports the development of seasonal merchandise line plans. Collaborate with cross - functional teams to create a cohesive, well-priced seasonal collection in order to hit sales and merchandising deliverables as set by Division.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and drive seasonal strategies that meet financial targets and aligns to the divisional strategy
• Create departmental seasonal line plans to guide design, product development and production and support divisional objectives
• Merchandise and present seasonal product assortments that meet financial targets and maximize divisional objectives
• Rank styles based on historical and current product performance
• Create and communicate departmental pricing strategies that align with brand positioning
• Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and review departmental sales, receipt flow, inventory, and margin projections for monthly Open to Buy meetings
• Participate in building pre-line class plans that align with departmental and divisional strategies
• Create and maintain accurate assortment (cadence) sheets and buy plans.  Communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an on-going and timely basis.
• Participate and present weekly business analysis to leadership showing action-oriented results and pivots based on business trend.
• Maintain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through participation in field conference calls, frequently visiting stores and constantly reaching out for direct consumer feedback.
• Maintain and demonstrate constant understanding of the competitive environment
• Reviewing product details to ensure execution meets design aesthetic and remains commercially viable
• Create a track record of making the right recommendations to drive the business

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• 3 -4 years of merchandising or retail buying experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft excel + PLM System 
• Ability to act as a cross functional liaison between many departments
• Understanding of business driver components (eg. sales reports, history, and company trends)
• Organized with time management skills; excellent with coordinating timelines and delivering on multiple deadlines
• Detail-oriented, process-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at once; Ability to handle multiple and competing projects
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day 
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• TBD based on role (carrying equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.)

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