Freelance Merchandising Admin - Unsubscribed (Temp Assignment)

TEMP POSITION TITLE: Freelance Merchandising Admin - Unsubscribed

ASSIGNMENT CLARIFICATION:
This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist/partner with the Unsubscribed Merchandising team in analyzing business results and seasonal competitive trends, communicating decisions and key product/departmental information, and in supporting daily operational functions to successfully affect the department’s business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Analysis

• In partnership with the Planning team, analyze performance and plans to look for sales and margin opportunities.
• Cross-functional team communication: present ideas and influence the cross-functional team in major milestone meetings to drive assortment deviations for product categories. Ensure all channels are informed of business results and assortment changes.
• Review/analyze the assortment and recommend appropriate changes for assigned department(s).
• Rank the line weekly and make observations. Analyze current business and deliver recommendations for change.

Trend

• Understand competition and marketplace regarding trend, placement and pricing as it applies to assigned departments and the AE customer.
• Work closely with the Design team and Merchant Leadership to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas.
• Quickly identify and adapt to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.

Operational Support

• Assist in hitting sample deadlines in order to adhere to the photo studio schedule. Support Manager in working closely with Functional Leads across Omni Merchandising, Business Strategies and Marketing to enable successful execution.
• Communicate with all areas of the business as it applies to the purchase, delivery, receipt, ticketing, processing, pricing, and quality of merchandise via email, voice mail, and markdown advice reports.
• Communicate with vendors regarding purchase order updates, shipping/packing, pre-ticketing, etc.
• Pass buy information for PO entry to MOS; approve all PO’s for areas of responsibility.
• Respond to store level inquiries regarding pricing, ticketing, Price-change file, and placement of merchandise.
• Input and ensure accuracy of all product attributes to allow for accurate data analysis, seasonal recapping, and pre-season planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Track all shipping for product: speak to shipping information during weekly merchandising meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create sample deadlines that correlate with Merchant and Corporate calendars.
• Track sample completion for assigned department. Consistently communicate updates and/or impacts.
• Communicate price actions to MOS for entry into the Price System.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 1-2 years previous experience in retail merchandising preferred.
• Manual labor required (i.e., Carrying boxes of Merchandise, organizing samples, Dressing bust forms).
• Ability to strategize and strong skills in financial analysis.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Proficiency in use of Google platforms (Gmail, Google Docs, Slide, Sheets)
• Understanding of aspirational brands and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the AE customer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management, & planning skills.
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here .
• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.