Collaborate with Merchant on developing profitable assortment strategies: Focus on the most productive programs for the specific cruise line/itinerary market and planning the appropriate mix of fashion vs core/replenish-able product based on product/vendor, expected volume, cadence of product cycle, inventory/WOS targets, gross margin objectives. Works in collaboration with Merchant partner on delivering category sales, gross margin, inventory turnover/weeks of supply, and profitability targets through alignment on the overall strategic vision, validation of assortment plan productivity and coordination on team projects/priorities.