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Aerie by AEO, Inc. · 4 days ago

Merchant - Offline by Aerie Tops

New York, NY, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Aerie by AEO, Inc. is a company focused on activewear designed for comfort and performance. The Omni Merchant role involves leading a cross-functional team to innovate and develop product assortments that meet customer needs while managing sales and inventory effectively.

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Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team that delivers consistent results in product innovation, sales, margin and inventory turn

Drive strategy, innovation and development of a trend right/brand right Omni Channel product assortment for assigned category /department that meets the needs of the Offline customer

Establish, drive and execute a strategic Omni product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc

Work closely with Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the Aerie customer lens

Develop and assort trend right and brand right product

Drive product innovation

Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition

Make brand right and informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the Aerie customer

In partnership with the planning team, establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity

Effectively manage in-season business to maximize topline sales and minimize markdowns

Work in conjunction with planning to manage the Open-to-Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and weeks of supply

Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities to exceed plan; quickly adapt and respond to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace

Develop and drive test and react strategy across all channels

Effectively and efficiently run business meetings to ensure objectives and deadlines are met

Perform other duties as assigned

Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business

In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs

Qualification

Buying experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceFashion merchandisingProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required

5+ years prior buying experience from a specialty retailer

1-2 years' experience in a leadership role or managing a team

Ability to manage a cross functional team

Aggressive and passionate individuals will be most successful in this and future roles

Keen sense of fashion exhibited through personal taste

Understanding of fashion designer labels and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the Offline customer both domestically and internationally

Excellent analytical and creative skills to challenge the planning and design sides of the organization

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting