Merchandiser

Aeropostale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Aeropostale in New York seeks a Merchandiser for the Value channel who drives compelling assortments, analyzes trends, and partners with cross-functional teams to hit financial targets in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You will create seasonal SKU plans, influence category assortments, manage sample workflows, and deliver strategic presentations to the Sales team, using strong Excel and PLM skills to stay ahead of competition.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Design, Product Development or related field
• 4-6 years of related experience
• Highly skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and proficient learner of PLM systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to self-manage and define priorities of the department/business
• Must be able to develop relationships at all levels and work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Market expert – knows customer, competition and market trends across Junior’s apparel categories in both full price and value channels
• 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

PLM systems

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising/related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Overview

Title: MERCHANDISER –VALUE (DISCOUNTERS AND CLUBS)

Brand: Aeropostale

General Summary

The Merchandiser for the Value Channel is a driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a key member of the merchandising team, this role supports the day-to-day management of the business while partnering cross-functionally to execute product and assortment strategies. Leveraging strong organizational and analytical skills, along with a keen understanding of consumer trends and the competitive landscape, the Merchandiser helps deliver compelling assortments that support brand objectives and drive financial performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Market expert – knows customer, competition and market trends across Junior’s apparel categories in both full price and value channels
• 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

Position Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Design, Product Development or related field
• 4-6 years of related experience

• Highly skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and proficient learner of PLM systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail oriented and organized

• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to self-manage and define priorities of the department/business
• Must be able to develop relationships at all levels and work in a collaborative environment

• What you get:

  If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 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

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Pay Range

USD $75,900.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.