Apparel Merchandiser - Seasonal Assortment & Strategy

JCPenney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

JCPenney in New York, NY is seeking a Merchandiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will support day-to-day merchandising, develop product assortments, and partner cross-functionally to execute strategies that drive brand objectives and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of related experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and fluency with PLM systems. You will lead seasonal SKU planning, analyze performance, and present compelling assortments to the Sales

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Design, or related field.
• 4-6 years of related experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; PLM systems familiarity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong business acumen with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships across levels and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Market expert – knows customer, competition and market trends across apparel categories.
• Create seasonal SKU plans for owned categories that align with the channel’s financial goals.
• Assort and influence category assortments by analyzing buy history, product performance, consumer trend and competitive landscape.
• Partner with cross-functional team on day-to-day deliverables.
• Participate in milestone meetings; recap and prioritize action items from meetings and follow up as needed.
• Anticipate department needs for upcoming deliverables and maintain all calendar deadlines.
• Deliver compelling and strategic seasonal assortment presentations to Sales team.
• Manage key post-market milestones to ensure all orders are captured and processed seamlessly and on time.
• Manage sample process; ensure samples are organized and categorized appropriately.
• Use day-to-day learnings to create solutions and adjust strategies as business needs change.
• Understand the different roles of the cross-functional team and how they relate to the Merchandising role, and foster relationships to efficiently drive collaboration.
• Proactively seek new opportunities to grow the business and further personal and professional development.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Design, Product Development or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

JCPenney in New York, NY is seeking a Merchandiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will support day-to-day merchandising, develop product assortments, and partner cross-functionally to execute strategies that drive brand objectives and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of related experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and fluency with PLM systems. You will lead seasonal SKU planning, analyze performance, and present compelling assortments to the Sales