Associate Merchant, Dresses (WHBM)

This position is responsible in partnership with leader for achieving sales, gross margin, and profit goals of a specific Omni-channel classification and / or department through the selection, pricing and promotion of merchandise and by utilizing appropriate merchandising and management techniques to maximize the company’s return on inventory investment and space in stores and online. Determines quantities in partnership with leader to order by style, size, and color; validate to Line Plan and OTB plan. Partners with Planning & Allocation and leader to ensure the appropriate distribution to maximize sales of the business. Partners with leader and cross functional team to build, assort, and plan the line for designated categories. Creates strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, Site Merchandising Operations, International, Allocation, and Visual.