Job description
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Merchandising Assistant...
The Merchandising Assistant supports the Sr. Merchant and Merchant teams in developing and managing the product assortments, vendor partnerships and ongoing product category business. This role works with cross-functional partners to execute the product assortment strategy in accordance with the sales, margin and turnover goals for the assigned product category: Branded Kitchen.
- Support Merchant team through vendor partnership and communication
- Support Merchant team in building and maintaining assortment plans and SKU counts
- Support Merchant team by working with cross-functional partners to execute assortment strategies. Work with Catalog/Marketing team to execute in-season product assortment. Communicate promotional details to all cross-functional partners.
- Provide SKU/ assortment information to Merchandise Operations for input
- Develop recommendations for product assortment strategies, based on targeted research and analysis, to achieve specific margin objectives. Execute exit strategies as needed.
- Conduct competitive intelligence and use information to identify opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future seasons
- Support Merchant teams with negotiating product costs, terms, and shipping/return issues
- Support Merchant teams by investigating and handling field and/or store issues
What you'll bring:
- Bachelors in business, merchandising, or related field preferred
- Previous experience in merchandising and/or related experience preferred
- Strong detail orientation, organized, ability to multi-task
- Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
- Team player with a focus on collaboration
- Proficient learner of planning and Merchant systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Microsoft Excel
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