Associate Merchandiser, Women's Apparel

J.McLaughlin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J.McLaughlin seeks an Associate Merchandiser for Women’s Apparel to support product strategies and drive financial goals. This role requires strong analytical skills, a passion for Womenswear, and collaboration with various teams, primarily based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and identify trends for Women's Apparel.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute seasonal assortments.
• Communicate with store teams on product performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant College Degree

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Why J.McLaughlin?

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 150 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement.

Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.

Overview

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York. J.McLaughlin has a reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.

The Associate Merchandiser, Women’s Apparel is responsible for supporting and assisting in the creation, implementation and execution of seasonal product strategies for Women’s Apparel that meet the financial goals of the category. This role requires organizational and analytical skills, a passion for Womenswear and an eye for relevant trends. This role reports to the Womens Apparel Merchant and collaborates cross-functionally with the design, product, merchandising, planning and allocation teams. This role is primarily based in-person in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office.

About the role

Essential Functions:

• Analyze sales data, competitive landscape, identify trends and stay on top of newness in Market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth.
• Collaborate and work cross functionally to execute seasonal assortments from concept to customer that account for regional needs and customer demand.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to create category line plans, product strategies, sales plans and monthly receipts taking into consideration historical performance and current market trends.
• Communicate regularly with store teams to gather information on product performance and feedback.
• Execute allocation strategy to stores based on sales performance and inventory levels including data entry and maintenance in buys sheets/reporting systems. Ensure data integrity every step of the way and manage all systems related communication.
• Participate in development milestone meeting preparation: Creative Overview, Sketch Review, Proto Review, Line Review and Assortment Planning.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Related projects and duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Skills & Requirements:

• Relevant College Degree preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience required
• A passion for Womenswear
• Strong analytical skills
• Organized & resourceful “doer” with an ability to problem solve, balance multiple processes, and work cross functionally
• Stellar attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
• Flexible/adaptable to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.