Associate Merchandiser

Position Details

Title: Associate Merchandiser

Reports to: Manager, Global Product Merchandising

Department: Global Product Merchandising

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Job Classification: Hybrid

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Job Summary

The Associate Merchandiser is responsible for generating and maintaining seasonal product plans. This position is responsible for product data, documentation and procedures for a specific category or area. This position participates in cross functional meetings to ensure consistency and valid information is being utilized for decision making and record maintenance of the line planning process.

Associate Responsibilities

• Partners with Merchandise Manager, in all facets of managing a successful category, to meet financial objectives
• Research and analyze competitive data, product opportunities, and other projects as needed.
• Conduct deep dive analysis on competition to support seasonal development. Prepare summary of findings and make recommendations
• Generates various business analyses (weekly, monthly and seasonally)
• Create and update seasonal product plans in the Line Plan system and SAP, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in SIOP process through partnership with Sales and Planning operations to analyze sales, receipts, margin, inventory, and performance to plan.
• Assist in seasonal assortment planning and Sales & Operations Planning process by analyzing color histories, margin analysis, pricing and forecasting recommendations.
• Proof catalogs and price lists; and gathers samples for marketing photo shoots.
• Participate in weekly development and production meetings. Take meeting notes and send out to participants. Monitor timelines and follow-up as needed.
• Order competitor and Carhartt samples for testing and analysis as needed and collaborate with insights team on field testing.
• Participate in various meetings by capturing key points for summary and further action.
• Coordinate samples and execute room set up for key product meetings.
• Present seasonal product offerings to various groups within Carhartt as needed.
• Spend time with customers, consumers, and Carhartt owned retail to gain understanding of needs and trends (may require travel).
• Assist with day to day projects that may arise, help other categories with overflow, and other duties as assigned. Acts as backup Merchandiser as needed.
• Manage samples for category as assigned.
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textile Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent years of related experience in lieu of degree.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year in product management in apparel industry or related field.
• Proficient in technology and data analysis tools including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Analytical skills to understand and evaluate data into key insights for product management / merchandising.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of product management development, planning and brand strategy processes preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels including management and retail partners.
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Typical office environment; cubicle/row setting. Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required.
• Light lifting may be required. 30 LBS
• Light travel. Up to 10% domestic travel domestic
• Willing to work some weekends if necessary.
• This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.