Job Title: Merchant
Location: Reynoldsburg OH 43068
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Management level position responsible for merchandising and buying of product line.
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Develops an assortment plan including price point and space allocation for a product.
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Ensures the product development follows the line plan and production calendar.
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Collaborates with manufacturing on vendors calendar and costing strategies.
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May participant in plans for ad campaigns and merchandise presentations.
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Participates in the patterning process.
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Tracks competitive intelligence process and performs assessments of fashion trends.
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May partner with other functions to manage inventory.
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Tracks and reviews sales to provide analysis for increased sales opportunities improve margins manage inventories and decrease markdowns.
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Works fairly independently and handles issues of complexity.
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Typically reports to Merchandising Manager.
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Typically no direct reports.
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May be assigned an Assistant Buyer.
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Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience.
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May have advanced degree. 57 years of merchandising experience.