Job Description Sr. Merchandiser Los Angeles, CA $90-120K Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Collaborate with design and marketing to ensure the assortment is well-aligned with brand messaging from concept to color to achieve overall business strategy • Partner with design to develop cohesive assortments; create new product opportunities that attract new customers as well as retaining current customers • Responsible for achieving sales targets, managing open to buy, inventory, gross margin and net profits through product curation • Develop and present weekly, monthly and seasonal line plans • Analyze product performance weekly, identify key styles and products that will maximize sales • Identifies industry trends and competitor activity • Identifies business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information • Track sales, inventory and outstanding orders on a daily basis; make adjustments as needed with goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns • Create and communicate selling results and trends reports to cross functional teams • Ensure buying direction is on target based on comprehensive analysis of the business, (e.g., last year’s results, current trends, attribute selling, etc.) • Communicate product strategies to ensure all cross functional teams are aware of ongoing launches/courses of action • Manage seasonal carryovers by style, including all necessary categories/divisions • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to optimize product assortment, pricing, promotion, and distribution • Perform other related duties as required Qualifications And Other Requirements • Possesses a strong eye and voice effective in leading changes • 5 to 7 years of Fashion Merchandising/Buying experience at a contemporary women’s apparel retailer/e-commerce business • B.S. in Business Administration/Fashion Merchandising • Advanced Excel skills mandatory: vlookups, sumifs, pivot tables, charts, and reference formulas • Exhibit a professional communication style (both verbal and written) as shown through strong presentation skills • Ability to prioritize tasks balancing the immediate and long-term needs of the business • Excellent customer service, sales skills and a high sense of urgency • Must be analytical and possess math skills specific to merchandise planning • Able to lead in a fast paced, team-oriented environment • Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Blue Cherry, Joor • Maintain positive company morale • Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure while meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines • Collaborative, problem solver who leads by example • Self-starter who can work independently, as well as collaboratively