Associate Merchandiser Performance

About the role

The Associate Merchandiser Performance Apparel & Swim Gear, in steering the product creation process from concept to finished goods. Act as a critical support system by maintaining PLM system integrity, tracking milestones, and ensuring that pricing, brand positioning, and performance metrics are met before production approval.

Responsibilities

• Take on accountability for a classification or product category for the entire product life cycle.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution of key product management milestones is met within the seasonal end-to-end calendar.
• Participates in merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans, product briefs, and roadmaps to build profitable assortments that will meet business objectives and financial goals.
• Collaborate with design, product development, technical design, and sourcing to finalize pricing and margins with sales and planning.
• Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain successful workflow.
• Learn to analyze retail sales with the planning and design teams to identify opportunities and best selling items.
• Support the Merchandising team in all related needs and market preparation.
• Maintain all merchandising data entry files and communication (merch plan, competitive snapshots, change notices, costing sheets, detailed product information, marketing updates; etc).
• Keep all necessary internal & external partners up to date with product information/changes (purchasing, planning, sourcing, sales, design, overseas, retail team, compliance, e-comm).
• Support sample management process to include tracking samples for assigned categories and ensure on-time delivery, sample organization, invoicing and tracking of sample budget.
• Maintains PLM software for all new & carryover styles, owns all PLM assets for flow into NuOrder / Sales Toolkit.
• Ensures that any loaned samples are tracked & returned in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly development meetings, ensure all important issues and questions are communicated to the lead PLM when he or she cannot attend meetings.
• Attend weekly fittings to monitor development progress. Ensure a detailed recap of progress and any issues is provided to the lead PLM when he or she cannot attend meetings.
• Support the lead PLM by coordinating cross-functional touch bases, meetings dates and times.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent listener and extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to interact with varying personalities
• BA or BS Degree in Product Development, Product Design, Sports Product Management, Merchandising; or a related field.
• 2-4 years product management and/or merchandising experience in Apparel. Swim Industry experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Google suite, Adobe Suite, and Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM).
• A passion for product and high taste level.
• Knowledge of retail math and concepts.
• What's In It For You?
• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance .
• Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays .
• Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP) .
• Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events , ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
• Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our comp

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Additional Information

Company Overview Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

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