The Merchandising Analyst supports seasonal merchandising plans by analyzing sales and optimizing product assortments across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce. Working with Design, Production, and Sales teams, they ensure collections are executed accurately, identify business opportunities, and help drive sales.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Compile seasonal merchandising plans aligned with the company’s collection structure and core brand pillars.
Analyze and report on wholesale and retail performance weekly to identify key business opportunities within the collection structure.
Develop pricing strategies informed by historical data, competitive analysis, and company pricing frameworks.
Create seasonal buying guidelines based on sales projections and key merchandising directives from the Design team.
Ensure seasonal linesheets are accurate with all style information and foreign currency prices at beginning of market.
Continue to manage the foreign currency pricing ensure any price changes are updated accordingly.
Prepare comprehensive market recaps, demonstrating strong insight into global business trends, market dynamics, and sales channels.
Partner with Production and Client Services to ensure collections are accurately captured in order systems and communicate all collection updates across relevant departments.
Partner with Retail and Production to fulfill special projects based on client demand.
Advise wholesale accounts on seasonal purchases and assortment planning; manage collection cancellations as needed.
Prepare seasonal assets and tools for Wholesale and Retail teams, collaborating with Visual Merchandising as needed.
Collaborate with the E-commerce team to align sample requests for online photo shoots.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product planning.
Strong analytical, strategic, and commercial skills; proficient in Excel and merchandising systems (e.g., RLM, JOOR etc.).
Experience in assortment planning, pricing, inventory management, and sales analysis.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional partnership skills and trend awareness.
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