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Assistant Merchandiser
Lucky Brand
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Lucky Brand is true blue American. Born and bred in Los Angeles, Lucky shipped its first pair of vintage-inspired jeans in 1990 and quickly became known as a pioneer and innovator in the world of modern denim. Synonymous with the easy Southern California lifestyle and the fearless American spirit, Lucky Brand creates great fitting, good quality, distinctively Lucky jeans and fashion that works with the American lifestyle. Our collections are carried at better department and specialty stores and over 200 of our company-owned stores across the U.S.A., as well as online at LuckyBrand.com.
Rooted in Americana, Lucky Brand is inspired by active Californian types like surfers, cowboys, artists, musicians, and photographers, as well as anyone who embodies our fun-loving, friendly vibe.
Responsibilities:
ROLE
The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for all product set up and maintenance from design handoff to post market, and will assist the Sr merchant in driving product strategies. Liaison with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, design, planning, allocation, and visuals. Create and maintain critical working documents for Womens Fashion team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Senior Merchant for Womens Fashion on Knit Tops, Graphics, Sweaters, and Active categories
• Provide analysis to support the development of Department seasonal strategies that meet financial targets and align to the divisional strategy
• Develop the ability to meaningfully recap business and effectively articulate learning’s to cross-functional partners. Work with manager to react to business
• Provide recommendations and insights for departmental seasonal line plans to guide design, product development and production and to support divisional objectives
• Assist in merchandising and presenting seasonal product assortments that meet financial targets and maximize the divisional objectives
• Provide input to style ranking based on historical and current product performance
• Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and attend and provide input to monthly Open to Buy meetings
• Create and maintain accurate assortment sheets and buy plans. Communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an on-going and timely basis.
• Build and demonstrate strong teamwork skills by participating in weekly cross-functional and open issues meetings with production. Ensure timely recapping and updating as a result of weekly meetings
• Gain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through participation in field conference calls, working in stores, frequently visiting stores and reaching out for direct consumer feedback.
• Build and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the competitive environment
• Build relationships with direct and indirect cross functional partners: design, production, planning, allocation, marketing, visual
• Participate in fitting garments and reviewing product details to ensure execution meets design aesthetic and remains commercially viable
Qualifications:
Minimum educational level:
• Bachelors Degree required
Minimum experience:
• 0 - 2 years of merchandising or retail buying experience
Physical Capabilities:
• Visual acuity
• Sit for extended periods of time in one position
• Ability to stand and maintain mobility for long periods of time during a fit session
• Possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift an adult dress form when adding or removing a garments (35lbs)