Draper James Associate Merchandiser Who We Are Draper James is a lifestyle brand founded by Reese Witherspoon. We are a fast-growing omnichannel brand focusing on southern-inspired women’s apparel, accessories and home goods. Learn more at draperjames.com. Who We are Looking For Draper James is hiring an Associate Merchandiser who will report to the VP of Merchandising, Planning & Wholesale and be a key player within our small but growing Merchandising, Planning & Wholesale department. Candidates should be excited to roll up their sleeves and jump into a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, where efforts will have an immediate impact on strategic direction and business results. About the Role ·      Prepare Omni selling reports o  Analyze sales by style and season to inform in-season actions and future planning o  Summarize key insights from reports, incorporating visuals as needed ·      Create and present hindsight reports and presentations to evaluate seasonal performance and compare TY/LY wins, misses and opportunities ·      Develop and execute seasonal merchandising line plans to optimize product assortment, SKU, dollar and investment needs ·      Assist in the seasonal buy process by suggesting unit buys based on the business needs ·      Manage pricing strategies, from initial retails to markdowns and promotional pricing ·      Maintain accurate seasonal product guides with key details (pricing, fabric, styles, delivery, etc.) ·      Update monthly open-to-buy plans, adjusting future orders, actualizing monthly COGs and BOM/EOM inventory and maintaining accurate style-level data ·      Assess stock levels to determine markdown timing, pricing, and reorder needs for fast-selling items ·      Analyze size-selling trends to refine future size distributions ·      Build PO templates, including size breakdowns, style details, costing, and store allocations ·      Sync products from NetSuite to Cart as needed (typically on a seasonal basis) • Oversee product naming and maintain consistent naming conventions for all new products • Create and manage products in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy in price, UPC, style number, and cost • Write purchase orders for seasonal buys, reorders, books, and late additions • Distribute POs to Production and update product details as needed Experience & Qualifications ·      2-3 years of experience in fashion merchandising, retail, buying, or a related field ·      Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field ·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook ·      Experience with merchandising software (NetSuite, Shopify) is highly preferred ·      Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment ·      Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks ·      Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. ·      Resourceful in solving problems and know when to ask for help This role will be required to be in our NYC office three days a week