Apparel GroupMerchandiser
Apparel Group is hiring a Merchandiser. Level rates it ; you can apply on Apparel Group.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions MS Excel, PowerPoint and merchandising among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Apparel Group has 342 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Manage merchandise planning, inventory allocations, and sales performance analysis for retail categories.
Key Responsibility:
- Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks provided by the brand team.
- Analyze store profiles using key reports such as stock weeks, sales blend, and inventory by grade to support allocation decisions.
- Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, and stock vs. sales performance reviews.
- Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans.
- Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser.
- Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing, and category developments.
- Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns in line with company policy.
- Support margin negotiations, order placements, and stock distribution decisions.
- Monitor bestsellers and slow movers, taking timely actions to drive performance.
- Track actual sales versus forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments based on store-level needs and upcoming events.
- Conduct regular market visits with the Brand Manager to assess store execution and gather competitor intelligence.
- Provide post-season feedback reports on product categories.
- Participate in seasonal markdown and sales planning in collaboration with the Category/Brand Manager.
Desired Expereince:
- 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry.
- Proficient in inventory management systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development, and trend analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
How we rate this
Merchandiser at Apparel Group rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where merchandising was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where inventory management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where assortment planning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Assortment Planning, and Supply Chain. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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