Merchandise Buyer

3 days ago

Charleston, United States Free Fly Apparel Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Free Fly:
Free Fly Apparel is a Charleston, SC-based performance clothing company specializing in unique bamboo material blends. Before launching in 2011, we spent over two years of research and development to come up with the softest performance fabrics imaginable. Our design philosophy is anchored in fun and adventure while superior design and craftsmanship remains our focus. Whether you're on the water, exploring the mountains or hitting the gym, we're confident this will quickly become your favorite shirt. Free Fly's products are sold throughout 400+ specialty stores (domestic and international) and they are also available through our website at www.freeflyapparel.com.

The Merchandise Buyer will partner with Product to build product assortments that resonate with the Free Fly consumers and ecosystem to meet or exceed financial targets. This role will lead division - channel line planning and seasonal assortment strategies across Planning, Channel, and Creative teams. This is a highly collaborative role that will require the ability to turn creative concepts into strategy and execution leveraging data driven decision making.'

Job Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Support Planner in building seasonal and annual merchandise targets by channel / division / category
  • Develop division specific channel line targets for core and seasonal products that ladder up to merchandise goals by collaborating with Product and Planning teams
  • Analyze opportunity within SKU count to balance the right mix of carryover and new products to create strong channel assortments that build storytelling opportunity throughout season
  • Lead bringing product concepts to life across seasonal marketing moments throughout the organization with support from the Product team
  • Identify opportunities in core color assortment to build volume drivers for the business
  • Build and refine assortment planner, ensuring growth targets, product distortions, and delivery flows for each style by channel supports seasonal targets
  • Leverage consumer, demand, and buy analytics to make decisions on assortment depth/ breath opportunities
  • Partner with Product and Planning to present seasonal buy and assortment strategies to leadership, including ownership of lifecycle planning from creation through end of life
  • Manage line planning “assortment planner” hand-off with Product & Planning in support of milestone meeting and purchase order due dates
  • Work closely with Business Operations to ensure new and existing products are accurately represented in ERP through assortment attributes and data integrity
  • Monitor return rates and communicate with the cross functional team key learnings and shifts
  • Analyze and share business performance weekly, incorporating style reviews to understand trends, consumer response, and competitive landscape
  • Work with Ecommerce, Wholesale, and Catalog to ensure an omni-channel approach to merchandising seasonal product stories and investment
  • Test, analyze, and report on new product concepts
  • Work with Product to identify emerging trends in the marketplace and translate to our target consumers
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Wholesale & specialty retail experience preferred
Required Competencies
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Effective communicator in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
Free Fly is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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