Assistant Merchandiser

About the Role

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You are accountable and empowered to see things through the end.

What You'll Do

Achieve and drive merchandise assortments that meet global, digital and regional customer needs aligned to the overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings

Correspond with Design, visual Merchandising and Production partners on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market while keeping a customer inclusivity and belonging lens

Review seasonal investment strategy by market with Inventory Management to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected

Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance gathering marketplace information

Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner

Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

Who You Are

Strong strategic and analytical ability

Driven for results with strong financial acumen

Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling

Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers

Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner