Assistant Merchant

Knitwell Group • Albany, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Buyer end-to-end buying process, including product selection, purchasing, and inventory management. This position requires a detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors. With historical analysis, competitive intelligence, and assortment planning and general organization of the product.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills, prioritizing, communication skills, and time management.
• Ability to multitask and pivot based on priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred along with industry related internship.
• Microstrategy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information.
• Reports on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product.
• Ensures all samples are ordered for marketing purposes post product milestone meetings.
• Ensures that all purchasing deadlines are met and communicated to appropriate cross-functional partners.
• In season, supports Buyer in reacting to current business trends; ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids; prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives.
• Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained.
• Patterns competitors and fashion leaders and understands how they are projecting their brand.
• Focuses on overall assortment, fashion offering, pricing/promotional cadence, and presentations.
• Reports on and uses findings/information in season and future line planning.
• Partners with Visual on floor set placement of product to ensure that all styles are represented and volume and fashion projection objectives are met.
• Partners with Store Ops to develop appropriate educational and event tools for stores.
• Responsible for hind-sighting product performance.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with 3 required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level