Merchandise Assistant - Outlet, Women's and Girl's

Merchandising Assistant, Outlet Women’s & Girls Overview The Merchandising Assistant is responsible for supporting the Outlet Women’s & Girls Merchandising team and playing a critical support role in the detailed management of the product life cycle process. This is an entry level role within the Women’s Merchandising team. Key Responsibilities Act as the cross-functional liaison to execute seasonal assortments from concept through commercialization.Perform multiple administrative responsibilities such as preparing reports and recaps for daily and weekly meetings. Actively track submits and other deliverables to ensure key product development and financial deadlines are met and in preparation for presentationsManage sample process, which includes accurately sorting newly adopted styles by category; discard and/or archive samples on a seasonal basis to ensure sample requirements (PPs and TOPs) are met.Create product assortments that offer both basics and fashion with price points being well balanced.Manage assortment sheet creation and distribution while also overseeing Centric system maintenance.Create Product Knowledge for Retail Stores and Product Details for web and digital business.Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Design, Production and Planning to understand and learn the product development lifecycleMaintain effective internal relationships by using professional communication and efficient processesStay abreast of industry fashion trends and competitor activity through weekly market research, competitive shopping, and analysis What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related fieldExperience in a retail environment and/or experience in merchandising preferred; could be full-time or through internshipsAbility to work as part of a team and interact effectively with othersStrong analytical and problem solving skillsOutstanding attention to detail and accuracy requiredFlexible and adaptive to changing prioritiesAbility to react quickly with a strong sense of urgencyProficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) Every Day Will Feel This Good Because We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people.We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat.We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance.We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active.We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.