Assistant Merchandiser

Position Responsibilities

• Issue and maintain all purchase orders and reconcile between IP and Garpac systems.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Manage planned receipt flow and communicate any issues that arise.
• Manage markdowns for both stores and e-commerce.
• Create and maintain all necessary reporting (weekly selling reports, Hindsight reports, store reports, best sellers).
• Assists with reviewing and reacting to sales performance and selling reports.
• Maintain data integrity both in systems and published documentation (Seasonal Buys, Seasonal Compass, Product Overview Sheets, Prod Cut Sheet).
• Assists with planning and executing pricing strategies in accordance with fiscal responsibilities, maximizing sales, margin, & inventory management.
• Assists in developing assortment plans, sales forecasts, & analyzing sales figures.
• Manage samples: organize samples by season for business meetings, closet archive, e-commerce photo-shoots and sample sales.
• Manage e-commerce photo shoot process and ensure all product goes live on-time: seasonal line sheet (EPS) and shot lists; manages e-commerce calendar; partners closely with Merchandise Assistant.
• Partners with Web Merchant to ensure all new product is live and merchandised in New Arrivals and informs him/her of any product moves effected by pricing.
• Competitive Patterning: assists in monitoring industry trends and evaluating competition both in-stores and online; track pricing and promotions of competitors to ensure we are in-line; propose ideas to help drive our business based on findings.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; focus in Fashion Merchandising
• 1 to 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications
• Open-minded and positive attitude with the ability to partner cross-functionally and grow relationships
• Strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives
• Strategic mindset along with the ability to turn concepts into action
• Strong relationship building and influence skills
• Ability to think strategically as well as manage the day-to-day responsibilities
• Willingness to embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating to win

Pay

Pay Range: USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.