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Assistant Merchant Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Forever 21
Title: Assistant Merchant
Company: Forever 21
Location: Los Angeles, CA
OverviewForever 21 has been a leader in the global fast fashion market since its humble beginnings in Downtown LA. Today we operate 350+ stores across the USA and a robust e-commerce platform. Forever 21 is a powerhouse. Our mission is to inspire individual self-expression through amazing fashion and our DNA is rooted in Inclusivity, Customer-Centricity, and Accessibility.
With a renewed focus on the customer experience, we offer high-style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment. Whether we’re collaborating with your favorite brands, and influencers or setting trends – we are always striving to make Forever 21 your go-to fashion destination to shop, work, and play!
Join us –tomorrow is yours to define… Forever!The Assistant Merchant will support the Merchant, Sr. Merchant or Buying Manager in achieving sales and margin objectives for seasonal buy plans. The assistant merchant’s responsibilities include but not limit to prepare sales reports/buy meeting, place and track purchase orders, keep track of market trend, maintain positive vendor relations and coordinate with cross-function partners
Responsibilities
Provide basic analysis of key business data and reporting.
Assisting buyers in preparation of key business meeting and selection of the right product mix.
Conducting market research to identify potential opportunities and risk to the product assortment.
Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
Communicate with vendors any revisions or changes to garments expressed by the Merchants
Assists with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management
Maintain the Time and Action calendar to track the status of each garment Communicate any changes to existing orders to the Purchase Order department
Work to consistently obtain Pre-Production and Top of Production samples on time
Maintain a library of best-selling styles, materials, and colors
Organize selling, pull reports for Merchants and ensure that all Purchase Order deliveries are made to the appropriate department
Qualifications
BFA or BA preferred
Must have at least 1 year of exposure in a specialty retail environment; 1 year of buying experience preferred
Must possess basic knowledge of buying and retail math specifically in the fashion retail industry
Knowledge of Web PDM preferred
Must have exceptional organizational skills
Must be proactive, detail oriented, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Must possess basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Why we think you’ll love it here…
At Forever 21, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package which you can find at https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights , you will unlock competitive Paid Time Off for personal, sick, and vacation time each year, enjoy most national holidays (paid), enjoy a flexible work schedule with our current hybrid policy for most corporate roles, free onsite parking and gym access in DTLA as well as eligibility to participate in our annual bonus incentive program to name a few.
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