Menswear Merchandiser
Mississauga - Canada
Job Summary
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Motivate guide andsupporta group ofhigh-performingteamsin partnership with senior leadershipto buildan exciting inspiredfinancially groundedMenswear assortment thatmeetsourcorporatestrategic goals.
- Help develop menswear-specific category strategies that align with the merchandise frameworkandfinancials through the use and review of multiple data sources.
- Clearly and proactively communicatestrategies to leadership and cross-functional teams toensureappropriate planningand execution.
- CollaboratewithMerchandise Planningteamtoassess current assortment sales and sell through ratespredict future assortment needs and make recommendations to divest from underperforming styles.
- Regularly analyze assortment performance to inform strategic decisions including expanding high-performingstyles andcategoriesto drivegrowth across the mens business.
- Own category pricing architecture ensuring products are positioned within a clearGood/Better/Best framework to support value perception and assortment balance.
- Partner withSourcing andProduct Development teamsduring the entire development process to ensure the merchant vision is preserved through the mens assortment.
- Workdirectlywith Technical Design to create seasonal product knowledge assets for eCommerce translating technical details into compelling customer-facing narratives that highlight features and benefits fabrications and styling recommendations.
- ReviewSales and Returns dataregularly. Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure high Return rate styles areidentifiedquickly andappropriate actions are taken to improve.
- Analyze buying patterns and the needs of Tallcustomers byleveragingmarket research assessing competitors and soliciting feedback from the Tall community regarding current and future assortment initiatives.
- Be intimately aware of fashion trends style/fit nuances new and emerging brands and retailers and retail market trends.
- There will beadditionalresponsibilities asrequired.
Experience Education & Designations
3-5yearsexperiencewith proven success in BuyingPlanningand/or Merchandisingrole.
Strong understanding of the Product Development lifecycle from sampling through production stages.
Soundknowledge ofpurchasingprinciples and retail math; product development and sourcing experience is ideal.
Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire confidence excite cross-functional teams and influence leadership around assortment direction.
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done.
Excellent interpersonal skills: a team player who can act as both a leaderand an individual contributor.
Passionate about fashion retail and e-commerce.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Work PowerPoint etc).
Knowledge Skills & Attributes
Musthave a positive attitude.
Excellent communication skills and organization skills.
Adaptable positive and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Keeninterestin textile product development.
Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
A self-starterwhotakes ownership of their work.
ConsistentlyexhibitAmerican Talls Values - innovation respect passion and commitment.
About Company
Explore our clothing for tall women (5'9" - 6'6") and tall men (6' - 7'1")! American Tall designs fitted, slim clothes. Extra length without extra width