Brand Merchandising Associate - Lauren Sweaters and Knits

As a Brand Merchandising Associate for Lauren Sweaters and Knits, you will support the merchandising process by identifying growth opportunities and addressing business needs for the product category. You will collaborate with regional merchandising teams, design, and production to manage the development process and ensure the success of the product line.

• Create and maintain assortment data accurately in GFE from inception through the life cycle.
• Communicate Change Controls to cross-functional teams and regions in a timely manner.
• Work closely with design and fabric teams to ensure ministats are updated accurately and promptly.
• Attend line status meetings, proto and line reviews, managing changes and next steps.
• Participate in design meetings for the product category.
• Ensure accurate sample ordering and tracking for the product category.
• Assist in meeting preparation and document maintenance for major milestone meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on calendar adherence for the product category.
• Elevate pricing and IMU concerns to the Merchandiser.
• Understand selling and regional needs.
• Create competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and trends for Lauren.
• Serve as the PFS point person for day-to-day activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Merchandising experience required.
• Strong analytical and retail math skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Resourceful, efficient, and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.