Senior Merchandiser (Long Island)

24 Seven Talent; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trendy girls apparel brand, represented by 24 Seven Talent, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to join their team in Long Island. This full-time role involves driving business performance through strategic planning, coordinating with multiple teams, and maintaining a strong understanding of market trends. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in merchandising and strong financial skills, playing a crucial part in ensuring successful product line management.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Merchandising/Buying.
• Strong financial and retail math skills.
• Excellent fashion trend interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to develop and retain top talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance through early planning and strategy implementation.
• Coordinate activities between design, production, and sales.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and forecast demand.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to review product performance.

Skills

Financial skills

Retail math skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Our client is a popular and trendy girls apparel brand. This role is on-site 5 days a week in Long Island.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to meet customer demand. You will act as a bridge between design, production, and sales, coordinating activities like product sourcing, line planning, and sales analysis.

Senior Merchandiser Responsibilities

• Drive business performance of merchandise categories through early planning and strategy implementation.
• Responsible from conception to completion working with design, development, tech, and production teams, including negotiating prices with factories.
• Partner with Design on product assortment and develop line plans to meet and exceed financial goals.
• Maintain strong fashion trend knowledge.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Plan and develop the product line, considering pricing, quantities, and sales forecasts.
• Work with designers and sourcing teams to ensure products align with market trends and brand aesthetics.
• Source raw materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Select key items and develop seasonal plans based on historical and current data.
• Manage in-season business by analyzing sales to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to review product performance, delivery issues, and liabilities.
• Ensure timely and consistent merchandise flow through problem-solving.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market scans to inform line planning and in-season adjustments.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Merchandising/Buying.
• Strong financial and retail math skills.
• Deep understanding of brand and customer insights.
• Excellent fashion trend interpretation skills.
• Strategic, analytical, and agile thinking.
• Effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop and retain top talent.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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