Description

• Support seasonal merchandising strategies that align with company financial goals and brand direction.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to identify key opportunities and influence assortment decisions.
• Assist in building and executing balanced assortments that meet customer demand and reflect current trends.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Sourcing to manage timelines, monitor delivery flow, and support quality control.
• Maintain and update assortment tools and buy plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with OTB and line plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Planning, Allocation, Visual, Marketing, and eComm to bring product to market successfully.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and whitespace opportunities.
• Contribute to vendor and internal product meetings by preparing relevant insights and recaps.
• Support the Merchant in identifying pricing strategies and managing IMU goals.
• Perform research analysis of the plus-size market to identify trends and opportunities, tailoring insights to enhance the core customer’s experience and identify new growth opportunities and business strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. 
• 2 plus years of progressive vertical retail buying experience, including fashion categories.
• Proven experience with data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make informed decisions.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility as business strategies change.
• Strong sense of style and ability to carry out a strategic vision.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment with competing priorities. 
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for fashion. 

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are. 
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses. 
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account 
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales. 
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community. 
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more. 
• Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more. 
• Pet insurance for your fur babies. 
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women. 
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.