ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER

Aeropostale, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount

Benefits overview available

Job summary

Aeropostale, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team and run the day-to-day business with the Merchandiser. You will leverage analytical skills to spot trends and support our omni-channel strategy across store and ecommerce channels.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and retail math understanding, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and information accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to develop relationships at all levels and work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to think analytically and grasp retail math concepts.
• Understanding of the Women’s Fashion market and Lucky Brand customer.
• Commitment to learning and continuous development.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrates initiative in addressing problems and working towards a solution.
• Must be able to learn and maintain new systems.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of overall department to be able to provide team members with all requested information.
• Analyze and identify best and slow sellers by generating selling reports; review with team to determine how information should be interpreted and reacted to.
• Demonstrate awareness of competitor landscape, trends, and our target customer by researching and competitor shopping.
• Manage sample process; ensure samples are organized and categorized appropriately. Executes seasonal cleanups.
• Anticipate department needs for milestone meetings each season. Prep necessary samples.
• Participate in milestone meetings; recap, prioritize action items from meetings and follow up as needed.
• Update and monitor on-order and shipping reports; surface any issues and provide potential solutions to manager and cross-functional team. Create and track Third Party POs
• Understand the different roles of the cross-functional team and how they relate to the Merchandising role, and foster relationships to efficiently drive collaboration.
• Complete data entry for day-to-day product management. Manage product assortment and internal systems.
• Work with Merchandiser to filter information to draw inferences, create solutions, and adjust strategies to maximize the business and drive the merchandising process forward.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities to grow the business and further personal & professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Retail math

Learning mindset

Systems learning

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser, Aeropostale

General Summary:
The Assistant Merchandiser, for Aeropostale Guys is responsible for providing organizational support to the Merchandising team and partnering with their Merchandiser on the running of the day-to-day business. They leverage organizational & analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals. The Assistant Merchandiser supports our omni channel business, maintaining a 360-degree view of our store and ecommerce channels.

Position Responsibilities:

• Possess knowledge of overall department to be able to provide team members with all requested information.
• Analyze and identify best and slow sellers by generating selling reports; review with team to determine how information should be interpreted and reacted to.
• Demonstrate awareness of competitor landscape, trends, and our target customer by researching and competitor shopping.
• Manage sample process; ensure samples are organized and categorized appropriately. Executes seasonal cleanups.
• Anticipate department needs for milestone meetings each season. Prep necessary samples.
• Participate in milestone meetings; recap, prioritize action items from meetings and follow up as needed.
• Update and monitor on-order and shipping reports; surface any issues and provide potential solutions to manager and cross-functional team. Create and track Third Party POs
• Understand the different roles of the cross-functional team and how they relate to the Merchandising role, and foster relationships to efficiently drive collaboration.
• Complete data entry for day-to-day product management. Manage product assortment and internal systems.
• Work with Merchandiser to filter information to draw inferences, create solutions, and adjust strategies to maximize the business and drive the merchandising process forward.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities to grow the business and further personal & professional development.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and information accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to develop relationships at all levels and work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to think analytically and grasp retail math concepts.
• Understanding of the Women’s Fashion market and Lucky Brand customer.
• Commitment to learning and continuous development.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrates initiative in addressing problems and working towards a solution.
• Must be able to learn and maintain new systems.
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.

What you get:

• medical/dental/vision
• term life insurance
• paid vacation/holidays*
• 401(k) with Company match
• all associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise.
• for paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
• all store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
• *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.