Merchant

Management level position responsible for merchandising and buying of product line. Develops an assortment plan, including price point and space allocation for a product. Ensures the product development follows the line plan and production calendar. Collaborates with manufacturing on vendors, calendar and costing strategies. May participant in plans for ad campaigns and merchandise presentations. Participates in the patterning process. Tracks competitive intelligence process and performs assessments of fashion trends. May partner with other functions to manage inventory. Tracks and reviews sales to provide analysis for increased sales opportunities, improve margins, manage inventories and decrease markdowns. Works fairly independently and handles issues of complexity. Typically reports to Merchandising Manager. Typically no direct reports. May be assigned an Assistant Buyer. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. May have advanced degree. 5-7 years of merchandising experience.

• Are you currently interviewing any candidates on your own for this role? If "yes", where are you in the process with them?
  • n/a
• What are the top 3 to 5 skills you are looking for from a candidate?
  • Confident, decision making, lead team
• Could you provide a little background on the department and the team they will be working on?
  • Third Party Wholesale account for Swim and Apparel
• What are some things that would stand out from candidates?
  • Previous senior merchant/merchant OR Buyer experience
• What are some disqualifiers?
  • Need to have someone whose been a merchant or buyer level
• What is your timeline for reviewing, interviewing, and hiring a candidate?
  • ASAP, must fill for May 13th start date
• What is the interview process for this role?
  • Morgan to interview for merchant side
• What would a typical day look like in this role as far as workload?
  • Team meetings, vendor meetings, assorting, analyzing business
• Is there a chance this will be extended?
  • Yes
• Would you consider a recent graduate (or years of experience)?
  • no
• Why is the role open - Newly created, Backfill, Project based (please provide details of project)?
  • Coverage for a 6 month MAT leave
• What are the Personality/Cultural fits needed to be successful?
  • Team player, collaborative, self starter
• Will it be 100% remote / hybrid job?
  • Hybrid Columbus or Remote for right candidate
• Will provide company computer?
  • Yes
• No. of work hours per week?
  • 40
• What is the maximum bill rate?
  • $50/ per hour