Company: Times Square Tower
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Wage: yearly
Description:
The Assistant Merchandiser supports the development and execution of departmental seasonal strategies and business objectives. Assists through the entire Product Life Cycle process. Embodies the company’s Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the position and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibility.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Responsible for purchase order maintenance.
Tracks all deliveries from foreign consolidators to distribution center with timely communication to the CFT.
Communicates with other Assistant Merchandisers across departments to ensure that deliveries are consistent in coordinating items.
Updates coordination lists.
Communicates with stores to get feedback on product.
Maintains assortment sheets, style management in RMS, and processes markdowns.
Reconciles on-order receipts.
Performs In depth business analysis (daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally).
Manages sample process (ordering, distribution and maintenance).
Generates and analyzes mid-week and weekly selling reports.
Partners with Merchant to create a seasonally appropriate assortment based on history.
Communicates changes in deliveries, receipt quantities and other merchandise operations to appropriate members of the cross-functional team on a timely basis.
? Assists in overall communication and support of CFT (general agenda, recapping, taking notes)
? Facilitates prep work for key PLC events as directed by merchant.
? Completes all marketing support documents (store set sheets, style guide, product template for key look and wardrobing.
? People Management
-Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members
-Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings
? Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree, or equivalent, and 6 months -- 2 years prior experience as an Assistant Merchandiser
Solution driven and focus on driving sales
? Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
Strong prioritization skills
Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of financial measurements
Strong fashion sense, with a sense of Brand and client needs
Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Broad based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Job Code: 14575
Category: Management
Post Date: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Company: Times Square Tower
Contact Name: Recruiter
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