Forever 21 Hiring – Assistant Merchandiser

Job Description:

The Assistant Merchandiser (Temporary) is responsible for performing the duties in support of the creation of an annual and seasonal merchandise line plan, which includes tracking and organizing samples, preparing weekly sales reports, and supporting the daily work flow functions within the team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of industry fashion trends and competitor activity through market research and analysis, including preparing recaps to management to facilitate assortment planning
• Partner with Merchants to assort adopted styles, which includes accurately sorting newly adopted styles by trend and category; create weekly picture recaps for adopted styles
• Prepare weekly sales reports and make actionable business recommendations to support business decision making processes
• Assist Merchandisers in the creation of line sheets and story boards, detailing styles, SKU numbers, prices, color, season, delivery date, quantity, etc. to effectively communicate all necessary information to buyers
• Assist Merchandisers in gathering all samples and PO’s in preparation for style-out/assortment reviews with management

Job Requirements:

• Must be up-to-date on domestic and international fashion trends Must be able to effectively communicate, written and orally, with direct supervisors and all level of employees
• Must have general Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, specifically for reporting and creating presentations
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is a plus
• Must have a strong desire to work in the fashion industry with an ability to identify and foresee fashion trends

Qualification & Experience:

• Must have at least 1-2 years of experience in a specialty corporate retail environment (e.g. production, buying)
• Must have a high school diploma; Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion/Fashion Merchandising is preferred, but not required

Job Details:

Company: Forever 21

Vacancy Type:  Temporary

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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