Associate Merchandiser

The Ideal Candidate

The Associate Merchandiser plays an important role in bringing the Johnston & Murphy product assortment to life across stores and e-commerce. Partnering closely with the Merchandise Manager, this position analyzes sales and inventory performance, helps develop product assortments and buy plans, and recommends allocation and replenishment strategies to drive sales and maximize sell-through. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across merchandising, sourcing, and store teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Build assortment plans with Merchandise Manager to insure optimum breadth and depth.
• Determine optimal SKU quantities based on sales analysis, store selling, and store capacities.
• Use historical data and reports to determine merchandise allocation plan to maximize sales.
• Write purchase orders and develop monthly flows for product buys.
• Manage and communicate buy plans and forecast production projections with Sourcing Team.
• Determine size scales for orders and adjust seasonally.
• Produce and Analyze Weekly Sales reports.
• Analyze merchandise sell-thru's and recommend action plans.
• Determine, set, and adjust appropriate replenishment models for merchandise (determine quantities and size breakdown) based on current sales trends, store performance, and inventory data. Consolidate & transfer merchandise between stores to maximize sell-thru's.
• Effectively communicate with store associates, responding to product needs and inquiries.
• Help coordinate and present Merchandising information for Quarterly and Yearly sales meetings.
• Limited Travel to Stores
• Perform data entry related to business needs

Experienc and Skills You'll Bring

• 2-5 years merchandising and buying experience
• Retail store management experience a plus
• Ability to analyze multi-points of data to recommend action plan to drive business.
• Strong Decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• College Degree in Retail or Business related field
• Fundamental math skills to calculate margins, sales, percent sell-thru's, and markdown
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Excel is necessary
• Knowledge of Merchandising systems including Jesta and Planning Analytics (PAX) preferred
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math aptitude
• Strong prioritization and time management skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Day-one 401(k) eligibility with company match and rollover options for existing retirement accounts
• 40% employee discount across all Geneso-owned brands and retail concepts
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays plus one floating holiday
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)