Senior Merchant - Swimwear & Apparel

Senior Merchant

Our client is the world's largest intimates' specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. Required Experience, Skills, & Abilities: 5–7 years of merchandising experience. Confident decision making. Ability to lead team. Previous senior merchant/merchant or Buyer experience. Team player. Collaborative. Self-starter. Ability to work independently. Ability to handle issues of complexity. Role:
Management-level position responsible for merchandising and buying of product lines. Responsibilities:
Develops assortment plans, including price points and space allocation for products. Responsible for merchandising and buying of product line. Develops an assortment plan, including price point and space allocation for a product. Ensures the product development follows the line plan and production calendar. Collaborates with manufacturing on vendors, calendar and costing strategies. May participate in plans for ad campaigns and merchandise presentations.

Participates in the patterning process. Tracks competitive intelligence process and performs assessments of fashion trends. May partner with other functions to manage inventory. Tracks and reviews sales to provide analysis for increased sales opportunities, improve margins, manage inventories and decrease markdowns.

* Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

* Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.