Merchandiser

About the Role

What You'll Do

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

• Collaborate 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

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

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

• Develop communication skills to exchange complex information

• Oversee projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work

• Drive a trend-forward point of view, leveraging market insights, cultural awareness and a strong eye for aesthetic to shape compelling assortments that resonate with the customer and differentiate the brand

• Drive the assortment strategy, acting as the voice of the business to influence product decisions and ensure alignment to customer and financial goals

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

• Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs