Merchandise Assistant, Shoes & Accessories - The Children's Place : Job Details

Location:Secaucus, New JerseyJob Summary:The Merchandise Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Global Merchandising Team across all aspects of the business. The Merchandise Assistant will play a critical supporting role in the detailed management of the product lifecycle process, in tracking and organizing samples, in preparing weekly sales reports, in preparation of seasonal market appointments and in supporting the daily functions of the team.Responsibilities:Key Accountabilities:Perform multiple administrative responsibilities such as preparing reports and recaps for daily and weekly meetings, writing, updating, and tracking purchase orders, and actively tracking submits and other deliverables to ensure key product development and financial deadlines are met and in preparation for presentations.Manage sample process, which includes accurately sorting newly adopted styles by trend and category; discard and/or archive samples on a seasonal basis as well as coordinating and tracking all account samples to ensure sample requirements (PPs and TOPs) are met and any product changes are communicated to the buyers ahead of bulk shipmentCreate style boards detailing styles, color, season, delivery dates, and other product details in order to effectively communicate necessary information to cross-functional teams and external accountsCreate and update purchase orders and detail sheets regularly, as well as maintain pricing and markdown filesEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with Design, Sourcing and Channel Partners to understand and learn the product development lifecycleMaintain effective internal relationships by using professional communication and efficient processesStay abreast of industry fashion trends and competitor activity through weekly market research, competitive shopping, and analysisEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related fieldExperience in a retail environment and/or experience in merchandise buying preferred; could be full-time or through internshipsSkills and Behaviors:Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentMust have a passionate curiosity and desire to learn about consumer and retail trends, including customer demographics, purchasing influencers, and emerging technologyBusiness driving strengths including strong analytical and problem solving skills, organization and planning abilities, and solution oriented decision-makingStrong organizational, planning, administrative, and written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)