Merchandiser

Our client, a growing women’s contemporary brand, is looking for a dynamic buying / merchandising candidate to join their team in a full-time role. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is driven by the buying and merchandising aspect of the apparel process. This position will work under the guidance of the VP of Merchandising to create appropriate merchandise mix based on select categories, segments and emerging trends established by upper management. This position will also be responsible for managing their product assortment and understanding analytics. This position requires an out of the box thinker with exceptional organizational skills that will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Direct hire / full time

Onsite 5 days in Pasadena

75-85k

Major Responsibilities :

• Responsible for creating and executing proper merchandise assortment that supports planning and merchandising objectives for key wholesale clients
• Understand / study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed
• Able to balance the workload of multiple account / segments. This includes strategic thinking, as well as a high level of attention to detail
• Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors
• Ability to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision
• Partner with cross function teams to ensure garment costs are measured and set retail buckets
• Manage brand budget and category / skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind)
• Review weekly sales performance to identify opportunities and risk
• Responsible for calculating gross margin, sell-through and turns
• Work closely with internal Design, Product Development and Planning teams to ensure proper product mix being put into development as well as ability to provide feedback on construction, fabrication and fit
• Knowledgeable in women’s contemporary brands, as well as current trends
• Oversee order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise
• Provide guidance to junior members on how to solve discrepancies & troubleshoot issues
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000