ASSOCIATE MERCHANT

Overview Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence. While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today’s preferred destination for the fashionable consumer. Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we’re seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family. The Associate Merchant will use independent judgement in building merchandise assortments for a particular assigned portion of the business, maintaining an open-to-buy that is specifically focused on a certain category or categories. Responsibilities Analyze selling and inventory reports on a weekly basis in order to maintain a solid understanding of the business Learn the department’s merchandising strategy to assort a product line that accurately represents the brand Participate in weekly open-to-buy meetings with Planning & Allocation and provide technical feedback and analysis to ensure the department achieves financial targets for turn and sell-through goals Procure samples from vendors and in-house designers for style out reviews Participate in fittings to evaluate the hanger appeal of a garment, making sure that it is salable Negotiate product quality, purchase quantity, landed cost, and delivery with vendors Coordinate both internally and externally to ensure that all production requirements are met Ensure accurate submission of related forms: testing forms, packing instructions, certificate of compliance, etc.