Assistant Merchandiser Resume Examples

Trend-savvy Assistant Merchandiser with 6 years of experience preparing and coordinating balanced merchandise selections from inception to completion for inventory catalog and web retail programs. Develops productive relationships with cross-functional team members using collaboration as a tool for shared success. Solid knowledge and background in apparel production coupled with a commitment to learning and continuous development has resulted in continuous personal and professional development.

• Ensure all information and samples are set up and organized for easy access by all team members
• Maintain order tracking and follow up PO sample tracking and daily reporting
• Run selling reports and analyze to identify best and slow sellers; review with team to determine how information should be interpreted and reacted to
• Go to market and maintain daily communication with outside vendors to develop new products
• Work with Planning and Allocation to oversee the PO process
• Partner with Production to update and monitor on-order and shipping reports; surface any potential issues to supervisor

• Supported brand merchandising team in preparing for buy meetings
• Managed order changes with buying office and set-up communication pre- and post-buy meeting
• Assisted with line assortment and planning for season
• Conducted product research including shopping the market and developing seasonal assortment plans
• Analyzed product performance against plans; filtered information to draw inferences created solutions and adjusted strategies to maximize the business and drive merchandising process forward

Anticipated completion Spring 2015
Retail merchandising focus; relevant course work includes:

• Executive Perspectives on Retail Management
• Retail Merchandising Planning Strategies
• Merchandising Buying
• Product Analysis and Costing