Associate Merchandiser

Brooks Brothers•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Summary: The Associate Merchandiser will provide analytical and statistical data that supports the development of seasonal merchandise line plans. Collaborate with cross - functional teams to create a cohesive, well-priced seasonal collection in order to hit sales and merchandising deliverables as set by Division.

Requirements

3 -4 years of merchandising or retail buying experience
Bachelor's Degree required
Proficient in Microsoft excel + PLM System
Ability to act as a cross functional liaison between many departments
Understanding of business driver components (eg. sales reports, history, and company trends)
Organized with time management skills; excellent with coordinating timelines and delivering on multiple deadlines
Detail-oriented, process-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at once; Ability to handle multiple and competing projects
Travel may be required, based on business needs.
Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
Ability to reach at or below shoulder level

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and drive seasonal strategies that meet financial targets and aligns to the divisional strategy
Create departmental seasonal line plans to guide design, product development and production and support divisional objectives
Merchandise and present seasonal product assortments that meet financial targets and maximize divisional objectives
Rank styles based on historical and current product performance
Create and communicate departmental pricing strategies that align with brand positioning
Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and review departmental sales, receipt flow, inventory, and margin projections for monthly Open to Buy meetings
Participate in building pre-line class plans that align with departmental and divisional strategies
Create and maintain accurate assortment (cadence) sheets and buy plans. Communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an on-going and timely basis.
Participate and present weekly business analysis to leadership showing action-oriented results and pivots based on business trend.
Maintain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through participation in field conference calls, frequently visiting stores and constantly reaching out for direct consumer feedback.
Maintain and demonstrate constant understanding of the competitive environment
Reviewing product details to ensure execution meets design aesthetic and remains commercially viable
Create a track record of making the right recommendations to drive the business