Assistant Merchandiser - LOFT Pants

Ann Inc. - LOFT Corporate, New York

About LOFT
Our first store opened in 1998 at Great South Bay in Long Island. Today, we have 544 stores in over 46 U.S. States, with plans for more than 10 stores in Canada and Mexico. We employ nearly 10,000 people. Over 250,000 customers visit LOFT.com each day, and we connect with millions daily through e-mail, social media, and in our stores. We ship our clothing to 100 countries internationally.

We believe that there’s beauty in the details.
We strive for a sense of ease and effortlessness.
We embrace a modern approach to femininity.
We are an open creative space – where anything is possible.
We use neutral tones to stay grounded and make colors shine brighter.
We believe you should never sacrifice comfort for style.
We know that a great piece of clothing can go from day to night, work to weekend.
We are a sounding board, a shoulder to lean on. A happy place.
We’re a large company, but we always remember to act small.

About the Position
The Assistant Merchandiser supports the execution of departmental strategies and business objectives; is responsible for assisting throughout the Product Life Cycle process; and supports the department with any necessary tactical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting Senior Merchandiser in all facets of managing a successful department

• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports

• Provide analysis and understanding of current business trends

• Provide applicable historical information and market research

• Manage daily Merchandising responsibilities, including: accurately building, editing and maintaining assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy and handoff; communicating necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner

• Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Product Lifecycle Meetings, including Hindsight, Investment Review, etc.

• Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information

• Demonstrate awareness of retail landscape

• Support lead Merchandiser in building assortment

• Participate on Cross-Functional team and make relevant recommendations to drive results

• Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team

• Partner with Planning to execute promotional strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin, and inventory

• Partner with Sourcing to secure timely flow of delivery

• Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer/PR look book information

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major

• 1 year of related experience in Merchandising, or relevant Internships

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements

• Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs

• Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level

• Ability to be an active listener and take direction

• Strong self-management and time management skills

• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills

• Strong prioritization skills

• Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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