POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Provide overall support to the Merchant team in creating an exciting product assortment that meets or exceeds sales volume and profit for their area. Intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends, and work with Merchant to develop action plans that drive growth and increased profitability.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Partner with Merchant on developing a competitive merchandise assortment that is customer focused
· Partner with Production and Allocation team to manage delivery flow and address issues as they arise.
· Create strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Allocation and Visual
· Develop customer intimacy - store visits at key times during the year
· Manage all order entry
· Sample Management
· An ability to prioritize tasks to balance the immediate and long term needs of the business
· Prepare MD’s for merchant review
· Manage Purchase Order process (entry, handoff, and track with purchasing) for OTB
· Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Zero to two years of retail experience with an apparel retailer preferred, but not necessary
· College Degree required
· Strong analytical skills
· Excellent computer skills
· Ability to multi-task and complete projects on time.
· Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
· Potential to grow to Associate Merchant level.
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