ASSOCIATE MERCHANT (Chico's Fashion Accessories)

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. Buy a separate area with minimal supervision; manage this business through on time order writing, item analysis and cancellations when necessary, maintain weekly key item sheets for all items and update with projections through season end Determine markdown cadence and styles in partnership with Merchant and planner.Enter and verify all markdowns. Attend all concept, edit and buy sessions.Recommend assortments in partnership with Merchant and planner.Write orders and follow up with product managers as needed. Partner with Merchant to help train Assistant Merchant Attend weekly T and A meetings and update Merchant and VP Merchandising on hot items. Partner with planning to maximize sales and margin opportunities.