Assistant Merchant, Outlets (Chico's)

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandising Associate to support the Merchant team in developing a compelling product assortment and driving sales.

You will respond to market trends, collaborate with production, planning and marketing, manage orders and samples, and travel to stores to connect with customers. A Bachelor's is preferred with strong analytical and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-year experience required
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Basic knowledge of retail math
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize tasks to balance the immediate and long-term needs of the business
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of analytics and ability to analyze data
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects on time

Responsibilities

• Partners with Merchant on developing a competitive merchandise assortment that is customer focused.
• Partners with Production and Allocation team to manage delivery flow and address issues as they arise.
• Creates strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Allocation and Visual.
• Manages all order entry and product attributing based on approved buy plan. Initiates P.O. revisions when applicable.
• Manages organization of samples. Create tracking and maintain samples by season, classification, and delivery.
• Ensures ongoing coordination with Digital Commerce Merchandising Site Operations and International teams on final assortment and any updates as needed.
• Travels to stores to connect with our customer.
• Reads and reacts to business needs with a sense of urgency.
• Perform Ad-Hoc reporting to aid in merchandising and analysis as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Retail math

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico's has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We're dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

Position Objective

This position provides overall support to the Merchant team in creating an exciting product assortment that meets or exceeds sales volume and profit for their area. Intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends, and work with Merchant to develop action plans that drive growth and increased profitability.

Functional Responsibilities

• Partners with Merchant on developing a competitive merchandise assortment that is customer focused.
• Partners with Production and Allocation team to manage delivery flow and address issues as they arise.
• Creates strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Allocation and Visual.
• Manages all order entry and product attributing based on approved buy plan. Initiates P.O. revisions when applicable.
• Manages organization of samples. Create tracking and maintain samples by season, classification, and delivery.
• Ensures ongoing coordination with Digital Commerce Merchandising Site Operations and International teams on final assortment and any updates as needed.
• Travels to stores to connect with our customer.
• Reads and reacts to business needs with a sense of urgency.
• Perform Ad-Hoc reporting to aid in merchandising and analysis as needed.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-year experience required
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Microsoft- Excel proficient
• Basic knowledge of retail math
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication
• An ability to prioritize tasks to balance the immediate and long-term needs of the business
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of analytics and ability to analyze data
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects on time

Location

Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.