Associate Merchant, Cacique, Sexy/Active

Knitwell Group • Albany, OH

52d • Onsite

About The Position

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. About the role Supports the creation and execution of the merchandise strategy for a subset of the brand in the short term. Strategy is created by using the inputs of brand positioning, customer insights, competitive and market intelligence, and trend. Collaborates cross-functionally to bring product to market. Owns maximizing business and minimizing risk in season. The impact you can have Partner with Merchant to develop core and seasonal product strategies that meet financial targets. Presents insights and recommendations by combining data analysis and customer insights from in store work, online and social media. Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the on time and accurate delivery (WIP, CFT, etc) of all products. Responsible for ensuring data integrity including reconciling On Order report, preparing POs, and updating information in the system and with cross[1]functional partners throughout the process. Responsible for receipt management. Identifies delivery risks / changes and presents solutions and plans to mitigate risk. Partner with Visual on floor set placement of product to ensure that all styles are represented and volume and fashion projection objectives are met. Partner with Allocation on monthly floorset meetings. Partner with Planning on Style and Choice Count needs for each season. Develop seasonal assortment that supports brand and product strategies. Rank product buys based on customer, market trend, concept and historical insights. Partner with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc. Patterns competitors and fashion leaders to understand 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. Supports the merchant in developing a line that represents the brand through competitive intelligence and business analysis. Gather information from working with customers in stores, trend information and historical knowledge.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a merchandising or related position for a fashion retailer.
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business-related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Must have a sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Bra experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Microstrategy and FlexPLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchant to develop core and seasonal product strategies that meet financial targets.
• Presents insights and recommendations by combining data analysis and customer insights from in store work, online and social media.
• Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the on time and accurate delivery (WIP, CFT, etc) of all products.
• Responsible for ensuring data integrity including reconciling On Order report, preparing POs, and updating information in the system and with cross[1]functional partners throughout the process.
• Responsible for receipt management.
• Identifies delivery risks / changes and presents solutions and plans to mitigate risk.
• Partner with Visual on floor set placement of product to ensure that all styles are represented and volume and fashion projection objectives are met.
• Partner with Allocation on monthly floorset meetings.
• Partner with Planning on Style and Choice Count needs for each season.
• Develop seasonal assortment that supports brand and product strategies.
• Rank product buys based on customer, market trend, concept and historical insights.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc.
• Patterns competitors and fashion leaders to understand 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.
• Supports the merchant in developing a line that represents the brand through competitive intelligence and business analysis.
• Gather information from working with customers in stores, trend information and historical knowledge.

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.

What This Job Offers

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