Assistant Merchant (Todd Snyder)

American Eagle Outfitters • New York, NY

4h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Merchant of
Shirts & Outerwear to support our brand in managing vendor relationships,
executing assortments, and driving business results. This role requires a
strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate
across multiple teams to ensure seamless execution from product onboarding to
sales performance.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years in merchandising, buying, or related field within fashion/retail.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent.
• Ability to analyze sales data and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Proficiency in Retail Math
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Strong project management skills to track multiple product timelines.
• Experience working cross-functionally with vendors, planners, and creative teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Shopify, MOS, PLM Systems, Excel, and merchandising systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, merchandising, planning, etc.
• Conduct competitor pricing and trend analysis.
• Provide quarterly product knowledge, including fit intent, brand bios, and style details.
• Maintain 80/20 hindsight ranking for pre- and post-assortment analysis.
• Partner with planners on OTB (Open-to-Buy) strategy.
• Build, load, and manage seasonal assortments in buytool
• Coordinate sample handoffs, retouching needs, and deadlines for creative teams.
• Attend and contribute to weekly cross-functional meetings
• Participate in Investment Reviews, Hindsight Reviews, and Board/Sketch Reviews.
• Conduct weekly sales analysis, identifying opportunities to adjust product flow.
• Manage order handover dates, shipment tracking, and prioritization with inbound teams.
• Maintain accurate cost updates to protect IMU%.
• Oversee PO management, including floorset updates, costing, and closeouts.
• Monitor allocation requests, transfers, and consolidation efforts.
• Address UPC, style number, and inventory tracking issues.
• Manage SKU-intensive projects (dropship, vintage, consignment).
• Handle grooming tester replenishment and customer service inquiries.
• Maintain awareness of business performance.
• Develop and present quarterly "Big Ideas" for merchandising.
• Coordinate with visual teams for new and core style launches.
• Ensure sample accuracy while partnering with Design and Production.
• Ensure photo samples are shot and product details are accurately presented online.
• Upload and manage product info in Shopify (swatching, tagging, launching).
• QA site updates, proof final emails, and test links before launch.
• Maintain catalog credits and manage PDP content updates.
• Organize or maintain organization of samples.

Benefits

• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

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