ASSISTANT MERCHANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Assistant Merchant possess a robust analytical skill set, enabling them to discern significant patterns from both quantitative and qualitative data, alongside a deep understanding of demand forecasting methodologies and tools. Their expertise extends to retail mathematics and inventory planning, ensuring efficient inventory management and alignment with market demands. With a keen interest in specialty menswear, they excel in fostering collaborative relationships across teams, driven by a proactive approach and strong organizational acumen.
Summary of Assistant Merchant Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Marketing with 2 years of Experience
- Excellent prioritization and problem-solving abilities
- Positive can-do attitude and oriented
- High degree of flexibility and initiative
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, with a strong focus on advanced Excel knowledge
- Proficient in math and analysis and strong negotiation skills
- Detail oriented, Self-Starter, Innovative, Systematic thinker, Energetic and well-organized
- Effective communicator and driven to achieve results
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Previous experience in retail or purchasing
2. BA in Fashion Merchandising with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in a similar position, equivalent work experience
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Clear understanding of the competition and drive decisions to fill assortment white space
- Ability to articulate current state of the business, as well as future season planning
- Ability to understand and articulate reasons for IMU shifts, complying with SOX standards
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across all business-critical data
- Strong presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively time manage a high workload
- Comfortable presenting to senior leadership level management
- Passion and eye for product and strong data analysis skills
3. BS in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience in demand forecast methodology and tools.
- Solid grasp of retail math and inventory planning concepts.
- Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on driving positive results to the bottom line.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel with the aptitude to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience in inventory management and supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of and passion for the specialty menswear market
- Positive attitude and the ability to foster collaborative cross-functional relationships
4. BS in Consumer Sciences with 2 years of Experience
- Strong passion and awareness of fashion, beauty, retail and trends
- Ability to work independently
- Be curious, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and take initiative
- Highly detail oriented, accurate and can work well in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional communication, prioritizing, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong communication and presentation skills
- Multi-Channel (Direct to consumer and brick and mortar) planning experience