Ralph Lauren Wholesale Merchandising Assistant, Lauren Apparel & Dress

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. We unite and inspire communities within our company and those we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion and fairness for all.

About the role

The Wholesale Merchandising Assistant, Lauren Apparel & Dress will support the Lauren Wholesale Merchandise Planning team in driving seasonal assortment execution, account performance, and brand presentation across wholesale partners. This role is highly detail-oriented and analytical, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Global Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure class strategy execution, elevated assortments, and brand-focused in-store merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate accuracy of weekly business reporting and style selling
• Manage Anaplan Entry from Adoption to GTM
• Prepare and maintain all tools relative to the assortment planning process:
  • Preseason Adoption Prep
  • Paginations
  • Ranking Files
  • Buy Tool / Tagging Files
• Coordinate and drive Market showroom activities to optimize wholesale priorities
• Serve as sample liaison between Sales and Merchandising
• Participate in pre-season merchandising meetings to understand product and global assortment strategies in order to deliver balanced assortments for wholesale
• Handle various ad-hoc projects requiring a full understanding of the product life cycle

Requirements

• Strong retail analysis with well-developed retail math skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong client-service approach
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Passion for the Ralph Lauren brand, lifestyle positioning, and performance/luxury apparel