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Associate Merchandiser, Europe
Ralph Lauren
New York, NY, United States
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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and internnal markets.
Support the EU based regional merchandising and planning teams by providing better line visibility and line creation and development.
• Sample orders entry in system
• Attend all the key meetings.
• Report back all the feedbacks that are necessary to EU to identify EU strategy and opportunities (also providing stats online, swatches, color cards, various materials).
• Attend sample meetings with Production and report on issues to identify possible solutions
• Organize Photo shooting on model for all samples before LO and support with pictures for missing samples also in CW
• Assist with calendar/product/sample needs
• Travel regularly to Europe to attend key product meetings, and attend customers appointments.
• Good knowledge of global fashions competitors in terms of product and positioning.
• Understanding and knowledge of fabrics, sketch potential, color potential, merchandising main rules.
• Ability to work autonomously
• General understanding of retail math, gross margins, and sell-through.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & teamwork skills.
• Able to prioritize
• Well organized
• 2 years previous experience in merchandising in apparel.
• Excellent Microsoft skills
Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.