Overview
Title:
Assistant MerchandiserGeneral Summary:The
Assistant Merchandiser for Nautica is responsible for providing organizational support to the Merchandising team and partnering with their Merchandiser on the running of the day-to-day business. He/she leverages organizational & analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals.
Position Responsibilities:- Responsible for the full life cycle of the Purchase Order as well as markdowns: Issue and maintain all purchase orders and reconciliation between IP and Garpac systems; Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods; Responsible to maintain planned receipt flow and communicating any issues that arise; Manage markdowns for both stores and e-commerce.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining all necessary reporting (including, but not limited to: weekly selling reports, Hindsight reports, store reports, best sellers).
- Assists with reviewing & reacting to sales performance and selling reports.
- Maintain data integrity both in systems and published documentation (including Seasonal Buys, Seasonal Compass, Product Overview Sheets, Prod Cut Sheet).
- Assists with planning and executing pricing strategies in accordance with fiscal responsibilities, maximizing sales, margin, & inventory management.
- Assists in developing assortment plans, sales forecasts, & analyzing sales figures
- Manage samples: organize samples by season for business meeting, closet archive, e-commerce photo-shoots and sample sales.
- Manage e-commerce photo shoot process and ensure all product goes live on-time: seasonal line sheet (EPS) and shot lists; manages e-commerce calendar; partners closely with Merchandise Assistant.
- Partners with Web Merchant to ensure all new product is live and merchandised in New Arrivals and informs him/her of any product moves effected by pricing.
- Competitive Patterning: Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition both in-stores and online; Track pricing and promotions of competitors to ensure we are in-line; propose ideas to help drive our business based on findings.
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree; focus in Fashion Merchandising
- 1 to 2 years' experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably
- Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task
- Strong knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
- Strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications
- Open-minded and positive attitude with the ability to partner cross-functionally and grow relationships
- Must possess strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives
- Must be creative with a strategic mindset along with the ability to turn concepts into action
- Must have strong relationship building and influence skills
- Must be able to think strategically as well as manage the day-to-day responsibilities
- Must be willing to embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating to win
Pay Range
USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.
