Sept. 6, 2026

Associate Merchandiser

Ann Taylor New York, New York

We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting the execution of departmental strategies and business objectives.Generate, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.Provide analysis of current business trends, recommend course of action, and leverage information to support the development of future departmental strategies.Manage daily Merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing and maintaining assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy and handoff; communicating necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Product Lifecycle Meetings, including Hindsight, Investment Review, etc.Conduct research on appropriate fashion trends, price points and promotional opportunities; collect information from competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information; make recommendations based on competitive research.Recommend style ranking and attributes and chase/cancel strategies.Provide information and ideas to support development of seasonal strategies.Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team..Partner with Planning to execute promotional and investment strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin, and inventory.Partner with Sourcing team to exceed IMU goals and secure timely flow of delivery.Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer and look book information; ensure marketed/mailer styles have appropriate investments.Partner with Site Merchandising team to ensure buying strategies are accurate for the ecommerce customer. 3+ years of related experience in Merchandising in Retail.Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Merchandising, or equivalent.Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs.Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level.Ability to be an active listener and take direction.Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

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