Job Information
J.Crew Merchant, Men's Factory in New York, New York
Company: JCrew
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10281
Date: Mar 1, 2023
Merchant, Men's Factory
Min: $86,400 - Max: $129,600
Merchant – J.Crew Factory Men’s
Responsibilities
Pre-Season
Understand trend analysis and ability to translate trend to commercial big ideas
Analyze seasonal and hindsight information, product assortment, and competition to develop strategy
Build Roadmap for design articulating newness needs by month with AUC targets, as well as clear direction on carry forward products (where updates or new colors are needed)
Participate in Design Board Reviews and provide feedback on silhouette, fabric, and color based on hindsight/strategy
Utilize product strategies and analytical results to develop the product assortment, in accordance to budget, for each quarter and present the line at assortment and investment reviews
Present pre-season strategy to cross-functional teams (planning, sourcing)
Partner with planning to strategize budget and departmental opportunities
Drive partnership with planning on reviewing sales, receipts, markdown cadence and style color counts
Build and strategize marketing moments in partnership with manager that support the overarching strategies of the division
In Season
Approve garment fit on key products/buys and ensure product execution meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards
Analyze the competitive environment and use knowledge to positively impact results, making future recommendations to leadership
Identify areas of the business that need attention and take action on necessary steps to improve, also identify areas of opportunity that are trending and take action to optimize
Partner with planning on in-season product performance and build data-driven action plans based on results
Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators, evaluate reports and translate the data into actionable information to drive results
Partner with marketing, styling, and visual to ensure key items are represented and supported by the cross functional team
People Leadership
Provide leadership within the brand by motivating and inspiring team members
Continuous improvement on your own workplace persona, reacting productively to constructive feedback and always setting a positive example for your team.
Manage up to senior leadership by keeping lines of communication open in regards to team development, personal and professional achievements, as well action plans for current business results
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Strong analytical skills
Strong business acumen
Strong leadership skills
Self-motivated, multi-tasker
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must have experience presenting to all levels within the organization
High taste level and a strong product point of view
6+ years of experience in Merchandising
Background in men’s apparel required
Strong understanding of men’s apparel market and trends
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