This position is responsible for the daily operational management and administrative functions supporting specific merchandise departments through the entire product lifecycle. This position is responsible for preparing analytical reports, data integrity, working collaboratively with cross functional partners, and expertly managing all departmental samples for various meetings and reviews.
Responsibilities:
Manage the Merchandise Assortments within the PLM system to ensure all information is accurate at all times, from item set up to final catalog review
Develop strong, collaborative partnerships with cross functional teams and other business partners
Own the maintenance and communication on all product changes to the affected departments, such as Design, Sourcing and Marketing
Provide thorough and accurate data for copy cards and meet with copy team to review styling specifics
Present product at catalog style meetings and manage all merchandise questions
Review catalog layouts and ensure all product is properly represented and included in layouts
Order, track, and organize samples for every season; ensure all photo samples are on time, accurate and follow proper protocol for incorrect samples
Review and correct all catalog and web content for specific department, work with teams to ensure accurate information
Prepare weekly and seasonal reporting to recap overall business and review with the Merchant to have an understanding of Best/ Worst Sellers in season and react accordingly
Conduct price analysis and gather market intelligence
Participate in vendor communication and presentations
Attend weekly fittings and act on all action items
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
1 - 2 years' experience in a merchandising or a retail environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and numerical formulation
Fundamental understanding of the statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.)
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks on tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Possess analytical skills, ability to draw valid conclusions and make thoughtful recommendations
Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Must be self-motivated, driven to succeed and have a passion for learning
A creative and critical thinker, with the ability to problem solve is a plus