Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Objective : As a Apparel Merchandiser, identifies opportunities and risks to trade, report on key highlights/lowlights, implementing actions to capitalise on consumer and market demands alongside the promotional calendar.
Skills : Product Knowledge, Trend Analysis.
Description :
- Dressed in-store mannequins and bustforms while following visual standards on styling and pinning.
- Ensured displays (face-outs, t-stands) reflected adjacent sections and promoted a fashionable accessorized message.
- Completed the Visual Presentation Checklist in conjunction with Management as a planning tool by using Head Office floor plans/visual updates and marketing directives.
- Communicated deficiencies and unsafe store conditions to Management.
- Ordered and replaced lightbulbs in the store, backroom and exit signs ensuring sufficient lighting throughout the store.
- Completed merchandising service calls in assigned store or territory as required.
- Set product to and maintained Plan-o-grams, where needed and/or maintained brand standards within the shops/departments.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor in Fashion Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, manages and oversees the update and review of the linecards with the merchandising team, taking necessary action in line with the critical path and business demands.
Skills : Inventory Management, Supplier Relations.
Description :
- Participated in special events and store openings, installed seasonal signage and all other merchandising services as required by our vendors.
- Managed itinerary of various service calls meeting deadlines for all assigned work.
- Completed and submitted online reports and pictures through the Powerhouse website in a timely manner.
- Maintained and shared reporting on metrics (Turns, GMROI) and other results related to the effectiveness of visual programs and made recommendations for improvements.
- Maintained database of items in all planograms and monitored and ensured that planograms were kept current.
- Listened and responded to feedback from District Managers and store level to make sure programs were understood and effective and made adjustments when needed.
- Worked closely with all areas of the Merchandising team as a liaison and provided support when needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, built and executed seasonal range planning, creating robust distribution and phasing plans that are aligned with the store demographic and pricing architecture.
Skills : Sales Analysis, Merchandising Planning.
Description :
- Reviewed and managed stock on a rolling basis and flagged or actioned any concerns immediately and presented in weekly trade meetings.
- Ensured all daily and weekly reporting was run and kept up to date.
- Managed markdown uploads, ensuring the sale ran smoothly and stock was effectively liquidated whilst maintaining margin.
- Scheduled and managed department current and end of season analysis; colour, price point and attributes.
- Created lessons learnt and building blocks for season ahead.
- Overseen the store delivery process with key internal and external stakeholders, managing and rectifying all queries with the teams.
- Proactively forecasted KPIs aligned with trading output, demands and the promotional calendar.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Objective : As a Apparel Merchandiser, manages and upkeeps brand aesthetic within stores while ensuring proper execution of all window installs, floor sets, mannequin presentations and overall layout of merchandise within the stores.
Skills : Cross-Functional Collaboration, Visual Merchandising.
Description :
- Managed the markdown cycle throughout each season to maximise sales, profit and sell through.
- Raised purchase orders in accordance with the suppliers and customer’s needs.
- Communicated with suppliers and customers, ensuring high quality service.
- Ensured the product details were correct and had constant liaison with the Sales Team.
- Worked closely with Quality Team to ensure the products were to company standards.
- Developed and maintained relations ensuring to keep in line with the companies’ high standards.
- Maintained 3rd party vendor relations while coordinating visual assets for stores.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, works directly with customers QA Team regarding all testing guidelines, failures, retests and achieving passing results within designated timelines as they relate to running orders.
Skills : Organization, Time management.
Description :
- Managed project scheduling needs for the department, retail stores, district managers and overall VM calendar for field merchants.
- Managed reports and feedback from the retail teams on any visual needs.
- Attended visual merchandising meetings and training sessions to help upkeep an up-to date knowledge of best trends and practices.
- Visited local stores weekly, worked closely with field merchants and managers to help support where needed.
- Managed alignment of brand consumer and customer strategies to achieve sales goals and profitable targets in coordination with marketing, sales, and design.
- Developed and managed strong, effective relationships with corporate partners and cross functional teams to help identify growth opportunities.
- Overseen the seasonal postmortem recaps and sales results to influence retail prices and create seasonal line plans to initiate product creation while managing overdevelopment.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, conducts market research to identify current fashion trends, consumer preferences, and emerging styles. Analyzes competitor products and pricing strategies to inform product development.
Skills : Flexibility, Adaptability.
Description :
- Led cross functional teams (Licensor, Sales, Planning, Design and Sourcing) to ensure division alignment, execution of merchandising strategies and overall company vision.
- Supported the relationship for assigned brand licensee to execute the vision of the brand and maintained alignment and consistency in the marketplace.
- Conducted market research and analysis on competition in relation to brand(s) to influence line pricing and MSRPs that would drive the business.
- Partnered with sales/sourcing to eliminate changes where possible.
- Attended all licensor milestone meetings and presented the product accordingly.
- Created merchandise/directed assortments to execute the direction of the brand and maximize bookings at market to capture strong retail sales.
- Analyzed bookings at market and selling at retail to identify future opportunities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, responsible for collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and stores to ensure proper execution of plans, creating and organizing promotions and advertising campaigns.
Skills : Creativity, Innovation.
Description :
- Owned pre-costing calculation for new items, making sure all items were profitable.
- Completed new item proposal forms and retail comparisons for all businesses.
- Managed all factory compliance forms for each order and communicated this to the compliance teams.
- Upheld key dates on the production calendar from product concept to order shipment.
- Overseen the workmanship, quality, and fit process for all relevant orders.
- Provided clear direction to the graphic artist on initial artwork.
- Scheduled and owned photoshoot model selection, location shoot and photo edits.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, responsible for predicting fashion trends, planning and implementing store layouts, purchasing apparel, and collaborating with designers.
Skills : Computer literacy, Creating store displays.
Description :
- Worked with the customer directly on packaging approvals and revisions.
- Sent overseas sourcing teams all artwork files within production timeline deadlines.
- Managed all packaging sample submits and approvals once supplier sent prototypes.
- Collaborated with design teams to develop new product lines and collections.
- Created line plans, ensuring that they aligned with market trends and brand strategy.
- Identified and established relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Negotiated contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to optimize costs and quality.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, responsible for working closely with both suppliers and manufacturers, they make certain that the promotion of specific products and services will increase sales over a period of time.
Skills : Market research, Fashion trends.
Description :
- Developed and managed budgets for each product line or collection.
- Monitored production costs and implemented cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
- Developed production schedules and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitored order progress and addressed any delays or issues in production.
- Quality Control and Assurance: Set and communicated quality standards to suppliers.
- Conducted rigorous quality inspections at various stages of production to maintain high standards.
- Overseen the sample development process, ensuring that samples met design specifications and quality standards.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
Apparel Merchandiser Resume
Summary : As a Apparel Merchandiser, responsible for everything that happens to a product from the moment it is delivered to the store to the moment a shopper picks it up off the shelf.
Skills : Product development, Creativity.
Description :
- Provided feedback and approvals for samples before mass production.
- Implemented inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels and turnover.
- Utilized data and analytics to forecast demand and plan production accordingly.
- Coordinated transportation, shipping, and delivery schedules to meet production and delivery deadlines.
- Managed import/export processes and ensured compliance with customs and trade regulations.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of merchandisers and coordinators.
- Fostered a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising
