Merchandising Asocciate Job Code Mx1221-1 (Chihuahua)

Essential Job

• Support the creation and development of the merchandise mix to support and define Mexico's assortment.
• Aid in assuring differentiation between brands and how to complement them and their adequation to the domestic market for the SBU the employee works for.
• Support product strategy analysis including cross‑functional meetings, working closely with the USA team to ensure product development for Mexico's needs.
• Aid in building and customizing product flow and country relevant groups and seasonality.
• Oversee with help of the Merch Assistant the creation of flow charts, lineboards and tools for Buying, Planning, Allocation, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising and Store Ops use.
• Maintain awareness of competition relative to product value relationship and customer profitability.
• Coach and develop assistant and trainee level merchants.
• Present to leadership at key meetings supporting the Senior Merchant.
• Attend and help present at sell‑in meetings for major accounts as needed and required by the Wholesale team.
• Support innovation and thought leadership in product assortments, business models and processes to find creative solutions for greater efficiency, sustainable growth and successful brand development in a competitive market.
• Support development of Carter’s Wholesale brand merchandising strategies.
• Understand brand direction and vision to support product selection and development that meet Mexican needs for all channels.
• Develop seasonal line sheets and support each season’s launch; utilize historical results as guidance.
• Apply selling data, market trends and store footprints to support the development of prescriptive assortment and fixture guidelines for retail stores.
• Support development of short and long‑term strategies for growth in new channels or clients, evaluating brand positioning.
• Submit compensation review expenses and invoices to Concur/SAP.

Job Requirements (Minimum Competencies)

• Good communication skills and ability to build consensus among all parties.
• Well‑developed presentation skills.
• Strong aesthetic point of view and the ability to translate to our brands.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate to Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• 3‑5 years of experience in a retail merchandising or design position.
• Knowledge of retail metrics to effectively analyze programs.
• Ability to build and maintain cross‑functional communication and relationships.
• Willingness to work on calendars/timelines of partners when necessary.
• Passionate, highly self‑motivated, able to be productive and drive results within a changing environment or under pressure.

Physical Demands

Work during weekends during buy/sell season, four times a year.