Defining the New Modern Founded by Andrew Rosen in 1997, Theory revolutionized the contemporary market with its concept of the urban uniform, a modern edit of elevated essentials.
The Fast Retailing acquisition of Theory in 2004 spurred global expansion of the brand; today, Theory operates 221 freestanding stores worldwide. The launch of e-commerce in 2010 and collaborative relationships with department and specialty stores continue to position Theory as a continually expanding international omnichannel phenomenon.
A leader in Fast Retailing Group's dossier, Theory balances luxury with accessibility in collections with integrity known for their precisely tailored silhouettes and exceptional fabrics.
Value Added Responsibilities
The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the execution of departmental merchandising strategies and business objectives. He or she leverages organizational and analytical skills, has an eye for relevant trends and demonstrates impeccable communication skills.
Provide day-to-day merchandising support needed to successfully grow designated division
Support lead Merchandiser in building seasonal assortment
Generate and distribute weekly, monthly and seasonal reports
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams; design, production, tech, planning, allocation, marketing, store teams, ecommerce.
Responsible for accurately maintaining seasonal buy sheets, style adoption in PO systems, and maintaining inventory within the WH assortment tool. Responsible for communicating changes to the cross-functional teams when necessary.
Responsible for creating line sheets and/or assortment grids to show future assortments
Assist in creation of various presentation tools including visual boards, hindsight decks, etc.
Manage samples during key milestone meetings as well as in-season presentations
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class
Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Minimum Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
0-2 years of relevant retail experience
Strong analytical skills and understanding of retail math
Excel experience
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and handle multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines
Must demonstrate high level of initiative and resourcefulness, be a solution seeker and make practical decisions
Ability to quickly learn internal systems and additional software applications
SALARY RANGE: $55,000-60,000
*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC, does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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