Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Summary

The Assistant Merchandiser will manage the development and execution of fashion product in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains all merchandising data entry files and communication: Merch plan, market chart, line changes, costing, model detail follow up, marketing updates
Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand
Communicates with all team members: Purchasing, planning, sourcing, sales, design, overseas, retail team, compliance, licensees
Adhere to design calendar and development targets to ensure timely completion.
Partnering with design, sales, and production to execute the line strategies and volume and margin targets
Understand target customer: shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
PLM maintenance for Merchandising

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Product development experience required
Knowledge of retail math
Ability to interact and manage varying personalities
Strong product sensibility and understanding of competitive retail landscape
Excellent attention to detail, ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business
Ability to problem-solve creatively to meet the needs of the business
Strong communication skills: clearly articulate ideas through both verbal and written communication
Collaborative approach – team player with initiative and drive
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word
Strong analytical skills
Excellent time management skills

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree
1 year of experience in retail buying and merchandising