Senior Merchant

The Senior Merchandiser will provide analytical and statistical data that supports the development of seasonal merchandise line plans. They will collaborate with cross - functional teams to create a cohesive, well-priced seasonal collection in order to hit sales and merchandising deliverables as set by Division.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive seasonal strategies that meet financial targets and aligns to the divisional strategy

• Provide thorough and meaningful analysis of departmental businesses and effectively articulate learning’s to senior management and cross-functional partners. Identify risks and opportunities based on analysis and make recommendations for reacting to current business

• Create and articulate departmental seasonal line plans to guide design, product development and production and support divisional objectives

• Merchandise and present seasonal product assortments that meet financial targets and maximize divisional objectives

• Rank styles based on historical and current product performance

• Create and communicate departmental pricing strategies that align with brand positioning

• Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and review departmental sales, receipt flow, inventory, and margin projections for monthly Open to Buy meetings

• Participate in building pre-line class plans that align with departmental and divisional strategies

• Create and maintain accurate assortment (cadence) sheets and buy plans. Communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an on-going and timely basis.

• Run weekly cross-functional and open issues meetings with production and design ensuring attention to detail throughout the entire product development cycle. Ensure timely recapping and updating as a result of weekly meeting.

• Participate and present weekly business analysis to leadership showing action oriented results and pivots based on business trend.

• Maintain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through participation in field conference calls, frequently visiting stores and constantly reaching out for direct consumer feedback.

• Maintain and demonstrate constant understanding of the competitive environment

• Participate in fitting garments and reviewing product details to ensure execution meets design aesthetic and remains commercially viable

• Create a track record of making the right recommendations to drive the business

• Effectively manage and develop direct reports

Position Requirements:

• 5 years of merchandising or retail buying experience

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Proficient in Microsoft excel

• Ability to act as a liaison between many departments

• Understanding of business driver components (eg. sales reports, history, and company trends)

• Organized with time management skills; excellent with coordinating timelines and delivering on multiple deadlines

• Business acumen

• Detail-oriented, process-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at once; Ability to handle multiple and competing projects

• Passion and eye for product

• Presentation skills

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

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.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

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