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Associate Merchandiser
Perry Ellis
Portland, OR, United States
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SUMMARY:
Associate Merchandisers are the liaison between Sales, Design, Fabric R&D, Marketing, Technical Design and Production. Associate Merchandisers are the communicators for the development, the creation, and execution of all product types (soft and hard goods) for all ages/gender each season. Works closely with VP of Design and Merchandising and Director of Merchandising as well as Designers to monitor assortments and maintain consistent brand image.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitates spreadsheet maintenance to finalize pricing and margins with sales, planning, sourcing and management
• Create & set up excel projection sheets and margin reports by region
• Assist director with costing inquiries throughout seasonal development
• Maintain global line plans (plm and sales) and manage sku efficiency
• Assist director in curating regional assortments from theglobal line
• Set up styles in essentus and push through sku generator
• Facilitates product creation calendar planning and monitors execution
• Communicates changes to the line to internal and external partners
• Supports sales staff in all design related needs
• Liason with marketing for all product based details
• Manage catalog (and CAD book) development
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Managing CAD creation and efficiencies
• PLM, Word, Excel and Google Apps
• Adobe Creative Suites - In-Design, Illustrator Guru with Photoshop expertise
• Multitasking with high organizational skills and time management
• Leadership skills integrated across functional team
• Strong information seeking skills, analytical skills and drive to achieve
• Effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• College degree - Apparel Design, Merchandising or related field
• 3 - 5 years of related work experience
• Interest in swimming preferred