The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for all product set up and maintenance from design handoff to post market. They act as a liaison with sales, production, design, and customer service to communicate line updates. The Assistant Merchandiser will create and maintain all line sheets.
• Provide analysis to support the development of department seasonal strategies that meet financial targets and align to the divisional strategy • Develop the ability to meaningfully recap business and effectively articulate learning’s to cross-functional partners. Work with manager to react to business• Provide recommendations and insights for departmental seasonal line plans to guide design, product development and production and to support divisional objectives • Assist in merchandising and presenting seasonal product assortments that meet financial targets and maximize the divisional objectives • Provide input to style ranking based on historical and current product performance• Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and attend and provide input to monthly Open to Buy meetings • Create and maintain accurate assortment sheets and buy plans. Communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an on-going and timely basis.• Build and demonstrate strong teamwork skills by participating in weekly cross-functional and open issues meetings with production. Ensure timely recapping and updating as a result of weekly meetings • Gain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through participation in field conference calls, working in stores, frequently visiting stores and reaching out for direct consumer feedback. • Build and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the competitive environment • Build relationships with direct and indirect cross functional partners: design, production, planning, allocation, marketing, visual • Participate reviewing product details to ensure execution meets design aesthetic and remains commercially viable
•Bachelors Degree required
•1- 2 years of merchandising or retail buying experience
•PLM experience preferred
•Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
•Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast paced environment.
•Must be able to develop relationships at all levels and work in a collaborative environment.
•Ability to think analytically and grasp retail math concepts.
•Commitment to learning and continuous development.
•Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
•Process-oriented mindset with creative problem solving ability.
•Must be able to learn new systems.
•Detail oriented mind and are driven to achieve successful and profitable sales
•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 and Company’s policy.• 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 position self to reach at or below shoulder level• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
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