Associate Merchandise Manager - Men's

Lands' End • Dodgeville, WI

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About The Position

As the Associate Merchant for Men’s you will play a key role in driving the success of the Men’s business by supporting assortment planning, product development, and in‑season execution. This role partners cross‑functionally with Planning, Design, Sourcing, Marketing, and Creative to deliver compelling assortments that meet financial goals and customer expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented, analytical, and trend‑aware individual looking to grow their career in merchandising.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related retail role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for Men’s fashion, trends, and our customer.
• Exposure to omnichannel retail (stores and e commerce).
• Familiarity with merchandising or PLM systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Men’s apparel a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and sell through to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal Men’s assortments aligned with brand strategy and customer insights.
• Partner with Planning to align assortments with financial plans and inventory strategies.
• Assist with line reviews, product set up, SKU rationalization, and style/color decisions.
• Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to ensure product execution, cost targets, and timelines are met.
• Support pricing strategies, markdown execution, and promotional planning.
• Prepare weekly and seasonal business recaps and performance reports.
• Ensure on time delivery of product and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage purchase order accuracy, key milestones, and sample tracking.
• Work with Marketing and Creative teams to support product launches and storytelling.
• Maintain accurate product information in merchandising systems.
• Support process improvements and best practices within the Men’s category.

What This Job Offers

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