Associate Merchandise Manager (Creative Design)

Position Summary

As an Associate Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for working with the team merchant (and/or Senior Merchant) to drive the category through product development. Specific responsibilities include financial planning, mindful of bottom line profit and loss, development of new product, and evaluation of existing styles. You will work closely with Design, Creative, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Channel Merchants, Inventory and Planning, Technical Design, and Styling collaborating on product content of each catalog and product page/internet, quality, fit of styles and customer fulfillment to give our customer the best experience. You will also work closely with the international teams managing the global assortment 

Job Functions (Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Responsible for driving and delivering financial plan and metrics for one or more product categories 
• Develop and execute seasonal strategies that align with divisional and category strategies.
• Execute assortment plan from concept to customer that will hit financial targets deliver sales and profit objectives.
• Manage business In-Season.  React to findings to drive current and future seasonal results.
• Analyze findings (financial, competitive analysis, etc.), draw conclusions and provide recommendations and actions to drive the business. 
• Report on weekly business with suggested in-season actions and future actions.
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to execute actions that deliver category and line targets and support seasonal strategies.
• Lead weekly Line Status/Omni meetings with cross-functional teams
• Manage assortment communication with international partners
• Conduct market research on the customer and the brand, and apply that knowledge to product and business plans. 
• Present strategies and key deliverables in milestone meetings with clarity and confidence.
• Certain categories may require the management/development of a Merchandising Assistant
• Ad hoc projects as needed by the team.
• Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions and report incidents. 

Skills

• 1-3 years buying or merchandising experience either in catalog, specialty or department store environment or relevant experience in other related field (i.e. marketing, business management etc.) 
• 2-3 years product development experience in apparel a plus.
• Must be a team player with the ability to effectively interact with different communication styles.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage projects from concept to completion within time constraints. 
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to support decisions made for your category
• Proficient excel, IPLM, Quick view, OBIEE, AP, ILE, Business Objects
• Excellent analytical, decision making, multi-tasking and problem solving skills. 
• Must be organized and self-motivated.

Physical Requirements

• Constant sitting
• Rare lifting up to 35 pounds

The pay range for this position is $55,900 - $75,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position may also be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Product Development