Merchant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Merchant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Partners with key stakeholders to ensure the appropriate distribution to maximize sales of the business;
- Represents the voice of the customer; has deep knowledge of target customer to ensure product and outfitting deliver exceptional customer service;
- Determines quantities to order by style, size, and color; validate to KPI objectives, Line Plan and OTB plan;
- Partners with Sourcing and Product Development. Sets target retails to meet financial goals and communicate to key stakeholders;
- Ensures ongoing coordination with Site Merchandising partners on final assortment;
- Partners with the Design, Sourcing, and Product Development teams to ensure proper fit and quality of merchandise;
- Partners with Store Ops, if necessary, to create applicable training and communication to improve workflow;
- Partners with Sourcing team to manage flow and timing of deliveries; ensuring all commitments are met in a timely basis.
Requirements:
- Excellent planning and organizational skills;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Management experience preferred;
- Ability to run and manage the open to buy;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong verbal and written communications skills;
- Ability to multi-task and lead cross-functional teams;
- Ability to work with and interpret numbers and have a thorough knowledge of inventory/open to buy;
- 6+ years of experience in Brand Development and Merchandising for a progressive national multi-channel apparel retailer.