Assistant Merchant
Knix Wear
About You
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working cross-functionally
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners
- Proactive problem-solver who is adaptable and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively
- Comfortable handling a large volume of data with accuracy and attention to detail
- Passionate about contributing to a brand committed to inclusivity, diversity, and empowering individuals of all backgrounds
- Committed to upholding Knix's values and delivering exceptional results that drive business growth and customer satisfaction
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive and inspired by Knix, MTND., Kt. by Knix and our mission!
The Opportunity
- Assortment Creation: Support the merchandising team in developing and executing merchandising strategies. Support with the setup and maintenance of line plans and assortment plans
- Item Creation and Data Management: Assist in creating SKUs and UPCs. Input and maintain SKU lists across platforms and reconcile any discrepancies. Including costing, size scales, colour codes and item attributes within Netsuite & Toolio
- Purchase Order Creation and Management: Handling the export and upload of purchase orders. Collaborate with the Sourcing team on PO adjustments
- Documentation and Reporting: Update weekly reports, and manage launch guides
- Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key partners and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and supporting merchandising initiatives. Including Digi-Merch, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Marketing
- Other Duties: Manage market research, ad-hoc reporting, and miscellaneous projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Management preferred
- Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and experience with merchandising software/tools (e.g., retail planning systems, product lifecycle management software, basic Adobe Illustrator)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with cross-functional partners and build consensus
- Creative thinking and a passion for staying abreast of market trends and consumer preferences
