If interested please send resumes or referrals to ameet@kineticreative.com
Below is the job description and the client is an excellent one with great working environment and people who have been there for years. Great culture and easy commute on the subway.
Contract start date: 11/5/12
Contract end date: 3/4/13
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Merchant will assist & execute the leadership strategy for the merchandise assortment, may own a small category; support development of brand-right product that leverages intuitive client insights and business strategy. Aid in delivering financial results and maximizing volume/profit through systems management and seamless execution; pattern & understand the competition and relevant trends; partner with cross-functional team; take direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of autonomy/decision making.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete appropriate pulls to support team in Monday Night Merch Presentation. Complete a portion of ISO for a category or media of focus.
• Assist Associate and Merchant in creating seasonal strategy
• Manage documentation to assist in Target Setting Meetings with Planning and Design
• Partner with Associate on and Merchant on hindsighting an area of the business.
• Organize samples, swatches in preparation for Pagination
• Review and attend meeting with Creative Interface. Partner with Planning to ensure all styles, retails, swatches are set up correctly.
• Manage Fact Sheet process; print fact sheets for samples, and PDF fact sheets for Copy, organize shoot samples as paginated by book, update digital folder and Missing Sample list.
• Manage photo assets by book, recommend which photos are most productive on styles. Manage Shoot Sample process.
• Manage Triangle Agenda. Add topics as applicable, recap notes for tea,.
• Shop key market and fashion leaders via stores and websites, research trends, gather information, and present key learnings.
• Maintain organized and effective file system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Flexible and adaptable, adjusts easily to changing priorities
• Able to manage tasks and projects simultaneously
• Quick, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team oriented
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 1 – 3 years of merchandise management experience
• Experience in dealing with vendors
• Experience in the Fashion Industry
• Must be Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Below is the job description and the client is an excellent one with great working environment and people who have been there for years. Great culture and easy commute on the subway.
Contract start date: 11/5/12
Contract end date: 3/4/13
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Merchant will assist & execute the leadership strategy for the merchandise assortment, may own a small category; support development of brand-right product that leverages intuitive client insights and business strategy. Aid in delivering financial results and maximizing volume/profit through systems management and seamless execution; pattern & understand the competition and relevant trends; partner with cross-functional team; take direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of autonomy/decision making.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete appropriate pulls to support team in Monday Night Merch Presentation. Complete a portion of ISO for a category or media of focus.
• Assist Associate and Merchant in creating seasonal strategy
• Manage documentation to assist in Target Setting Meetings with Planning and Design
• Partner with Associate on and Merchant on hindsighting an area of the business.
• Organize samples, swatches in preparation for Pagination
• Review and attend meeting with Creative Interface. Partner with Planning to ensure all styles, retails, swatches are set up correctly.
• Manage Fact Sheet process; print fact sheets for samples, and PDF fact sheets for Copy, organize shoot samples as paginated by book, update digital folder and Missing Sample list.
• Manage photo assets by book, recommend which photos are most productive on styles. Manage Shoot Sample process.
• Manage Triangle Agenda. Add topics as applicable, recap notes for tea,.
• Shop key market and fashion leaders via stores and websites, research trends, gather information, and present key learnings.
• Maintain organized and effective file system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Flexible and adaptable, adjusts easily to changing priorities
• Able to manage tasks and projects simultaneously
• Quick, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team oriented
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 1 – 3 years of merchandise management experience
• Experience in dealing with vendors
• Experience in the Fashion Industry
• Must be Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
