Merchandiser

Client Overview: 

Our client a popular fashion brand presenting the latest luxury maternity apparel for every trendsetter. With their chic, fashion-forward, and timeless designs, you can effortlessly dress in style every day.

Position Overview:

In this position, you would be responsible for leading the product assortment for all distribution points of the brand. You would also be responsible for delivering a product mix consistent aligned with the company’s brand strategy and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement seasonal line plans to feature a balanced product mix aligned with current trends and customer needs

• Create a launch strategy for each collection to ensure the product is communicated effectively to the customer and product investments are supported

• Manage the buying process and establish a pricing strategy to achieve margin goals in partnership with the planning team and VP of Product

• Ensure deliveries and planned product flow are achieved on-time as outlined on the merchandise calendar, analyze historical customer characteristics, and identify opportunities for category expansion

• Execute the merchandising strategy on a door-by-door basis for each retail store and eCommerce in partnership with planning and allocations teams

• Provide competitive market analysis and manage seasonal industry trend recaps to ensure the product offering is aligned with trends in the market

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or fashion

• 3-5 years’ retail merchandising, buying, or planning experience in a growth-oriented apparel enterprise with proven record of success

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills