Job Description
We are working on a long term full time hours role with a top fashion company in NYC. Role is for a Merchant or Merchandiser for womens contemporary apparel. Assignment at least for 6 months but could go longer.
Responsibilities:- Lead a cross-functional team that delivers consistent results in product innovation, sales, margin and inventory turn. Drive strategy,
- innovation and development of a trend right/brand right product assortment
- Establish, drive and execute a strategic product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc.
- Work closely with the Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the customer lens.
- Develop and assort trend right and brand right product.
- Drive product innovation.
- Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition.
- Make brand right and informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the customer.
- In partnership with the planning team, establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity.
- Effectively manage in-season business to maximize topline sales and minimize markdowns. Work in conjunction with planning to manage the Open-to-Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and Weeks of Supply.
- Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities to exceed plan; quickly adapt and respond to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
- Develop and drive test and react strategy across all channels.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required.
- 5+ years prior buying experience from a specialty retailer.
- 5+ years experience in a leadership role.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Seasonal work,