Merchandising Assistant for Major Global Firm

Merchandising Assistant needed for a long-term temporary opportunity at a leading global firm! In this multifaceted role, every day will be different as you will be a part of many project-orientated tasks, including coordinating content setup and maintenance, running weekly and monthly reports, performing heavy data entry, and managing information acquisition, coordination and tracking.

Requirements:
- 1-2 years merchant assistant, customer service, project coordinator, or administration experience
- Excellent customer service and time management skills to resolve all customer service and product issues in a timely manner
- Proficiency with MS Office applications with advanced Excel skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a service-oriented work ethic
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Flexible team player who enjoys project-oriented work
- Personable, outgoing, quick learner
-Bachelor’s degree preferred

This is an incredible opportunity to join forces with an industry leader and take charge of a variety of projects! Please submit resumes in Word format.

Career Group Inc. specializes in placing the highest caliber of temporary and full time administrative support professionals across a wide variety of industries. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Redwood Shores, we represent prestigious firms within the private equity, hedge funds, advertising, fashion, real estate and entertainment industries.

Please view our website www.careergroupinc.com for additional excellent opportunities.

Email job-trfst-2027452875@craigslist.org to apply

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Needs Entry-level assocaite for Marketing Firm

Do you have a great personality and are you self motivated? Do you desire a job that is both enjoyable with great income potential?

Our San Francisco based, energetic sales and marketing firm is looking for entry-level candidates that have great leadership and people skills. We are an outsourcing marketing firm that performs sales and client acquisition for Fortune 500 companies. Our personal focus makes us one of the nations leading outsourced sales and marketing institutions and is why the most demanding Fortune 500 clients in the US, trust us to perform.

The ideal candidate must have high ambition levels and great people skills. Our company promotes 100% from with-in, so therefore no experience is necessary. If you posses the following attributes:

-Effective interpersonal skills & excellent communication skills
-Eager to help and develop others.
-Demonstrated leadership and team building abilities
-Self-confidence
-Flexibility
-Sense of humor

The entry level position is for those with a passion for people and desire to implement change, while working alongside seasoned professionals. This job involves face to face sales of services to current customers and potential prospects. You will be exposed to:

-Team management
-Campaign Coordination
-Marketing and Sales presentations
-Teaching and development of others

All majors are welcome; we have comprehensive training for the right candidate.

We are filling these positions immediately; therefore, candidates must be in Northern California to apply and if offered the position, be available to start with-in one week.

Send your resume with contact information and we will evaluate and select the top candidates for interviews.

Email job-khxvc-2027125151@craigslist.org to apply

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Nast Gal Styling Assistant

Nasty Gal is an eCommerce fashion retailer based in Emeryville, CA, and currently experiencing explosive growth. We specialize in one-of-a-kind true vintage pieces as well as new clothing, shoes, and accessories from independent designers from around the world. We're a small, entrepreneurial-minded and driven team considered a leader in the online fashion space.

We are seeking a Assistant Stylist to work in our Emeryville, CA photo studio. This is an entry-level position and a great opportunity for the right individual to get valuable experience in the world of fashion styling.

Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with catalog and editorial shoots while maintaining positive energy in the studio at all times.
Collaborate with Senior Stylist to ensure that all necessary product is in studio prior to shoot and take note of high priorities and re-shoots.
Prep all new product for website photography and identify order in which it is to be shot.
Assist with dressing models, sizing clothes, coordinating accessories, hair, and makeup.
Use the vision of the brand, buyer requests, and other resources as guides to make specific styling choices.
Collaborate with photographer to direct model and identify what details and angles to include in the frame.
Field questions about products from photographers and Styling team.
Steam, iron, and prep samples to be shot.
Organize and maintain accessories, shoes, and keep shooting area clean.
Contribute to other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Fashion background preferred - college degree or relevant store/styling experience.
Innate knowledge of the Nasty Gal customer. Big plus if you are one!
Great fashion sense.
Knowledge of latest trends.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Acute attention to detail.

Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. PLEASE SUBMIT A PDF MOOD BOARD/PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Click here to apply.

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ViVVVA.com needs a Fashion Stylist

ViVVVA is looking for a professional fashion stylist to join a fascinating project, and work with a professional team from the computer software and psychology domains.

Qualifications:

• Formal fashion design education of at least three years in fashion styling. Talented students are welcome to apply as well.
• Strong sense of style and fashion.
• Creative and responsible individual.
• Team work skills.

This is a great opportunity for a fashion savvy stylist who loves fashion to categorize the fashion world in detail in a creative way.

The position is a part time job with flexible working hours.

To apply:

Send a resume detailing your job and education history, key strengths, and time availability to Jobs@vivvva.com.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Daphna Friedlander, product manager
http://vivvva.com

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Product Quality Associate: Minted (financial district)

Minted is a venture-backed social commerce company, crowd-sourcing graphic designs and content from a global design community and selling those as printed paper products initially focused on the $10 billion stationery, invitations, and cards market. Minted was founded by an experienced entrepreneur and has been featured on the Today Show, the Early Show, and in numerous magazines.
The business has the potential to transform the industry it operates in as well as create entirely new service markets. We intend to build the dominant consumer brand online in this sector, and offer a high-quality, branded experience to consumers. Candidates who are interested in design, art, décor, or fashion may be particularly interested in our business. We offer a fun, dynamic work atmosphere, and exposure to leading edge Internet business innovation. The company presents a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a leading consumer brand.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Manager of Product Quality, the Production Quality Associate is responsible for performing thorough quality assurance support on all the web assets required to launch new products on our site, including design files, images and Adobe Scene7 templates. The position entails technical training in Adobe’s Scene7 software, and requires strict adherence to company-specific processes for design file and image creation. This position will work closely with our product design team. The ideal candidate is an expert in Adobe’s Creative Suite, and extremely detail-oriented. He or she must be organized and have a strong desire to work in a quality-driven environment while adhering to deadlines. Specific responsibilities include the following:
•Inspect and test products at various stages of the production process to ensure flawless customer experience
•Resolve quality control issues as soon as possible on all design files and web assets
•Identify ongoing or perpetual issues in design file or web asset creation and collaborate on process enhancements with the product design team
This is a seasonal position, with hours up to, but not to exceed 40 hours/week. This job cannot be performed remotely.

Skills and Experience:

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
•Experience in a technical environment
•Ecommerce or other catalog-based experience a plus
•At least 3+ years’ experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro)
•Excellent computer and internet skills
•Proficient in all MS Office applications, especially Excel
•Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized
•Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Email job-jmh98-2026539049@craigslist.org to apply

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Marketing/Events Planning Assistant

We are a boutique Investment and Financial Planning firm serving the Bay Are for the past 28 years. We cater to pre and post retirees helping them manage and maintain their assets throughout their retirement. Currently, we have an immediate opening in our Marketing Division working as a Marketing Assistant and Events Planning Coordinator. This position’s function is to maintain constant contact with our clients as well as to promote our services to prospects in need of retirement and financial planning.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)
• Organize, oversee and follow-up on Financial Planning seminars and client events in the Peninsula and San Francisco area
• Arrange client and prospect meetings for principal sales rep
• Appointment setting and calendar control
• Events Planning – monthly seminars
• Moderate client and prospect contact via phone / mail
• Establish monthly client and prospect mailings
• Create and oversee quarterly marketing campaigns
• Produce monthly analysis reports
• Computer knowledge: word, excel, power point, outlook, youtube
• Help maintain customer management software
• Additional administrative responsibilities may be added
• NO COLD CALLING INVOLVED
• WILL TRAIN

QUALIFICATIONS
• MINIMUM 2 years marketing or events planning experience
• College education
• Must have excellent customer relations & inter-personal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Ability to work flexible hours – OCCASSIONAL evenings (up to 7 pm)
• MUST HAVE A CAR

This is a full time temp to hire position

Competitive Salary & Benefits

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

• Compensation: 42k - 48k

Email rolando@ehshumfinancial.com to apply

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

PR position for Kiva.org

Public Relations Director-Kiva

Company: Kiva - http://www.kiva.org

3180 18th St #201, San Francisco, CA 94110
Near BART, MUNI, paid monthly parking

The Company:
Called the "hottest non-profit on the planet" by FORTUNE magazine and a Top 50 Website by TIME, Kiva (www.kiva.org) is the world's first personal lending marketplace for the poor. In just 4 years, Kiva has raised $150+ million for 400,000+ entrepreneurs in 53 countries. Kiva combines the culture and approach of an internet start-up with an intense focus on alleviating global poverty. Kiva is poised to take its initial success to a whole new level - targeting $1 billion in loans by 2015 and expanding into new areas beyond microfinance. Headquartered in San Francisco, Kiva's team has 50 employees and 500+ volunteers.

The Job:
* Advise the Kiva management team on PR issues relating to company actions (e.g. new features, changes to existing features, partnership announcements, etc.)
* Help set overall PR strategy and maintain the existing PR roadmap.
* Advise the team on issues raised in the press, and suggest appropriate responses.
* Coordinate with Marketing team around blog and newsletter content, as well as social media promotion.
* Be available to work with Legal team as needed.

Messaging Responsibilities:
* Help develop and refine Kiva's overall messaging.
* Develop and maintain key messaging guidelines for all Kiva spokespeople
* Develop and execute at least two outbound PR initiatives a quarter (e.g. announcements of feature launches, major partnerships, etc.)
* Research and develop story ideas for external press, in collaboration with both Marketing and Management team.
* Check that customer-facing copy is consistent and coherent.
* Work with Kiva's outside PR firm (Fleishman-Hillard) to coordinate messaging and execution of PR strategy

Media Responsibilities:
* Help respond to (or coordinate responses to) all incoming media inquires on behalf of Kiva.
* Write press releases and pitch stories to external press.
* Develop and maintain relationships with members of the press.
* Coordinate press opportunities, including scheduling and facilitating photo shoots and interviews.
* Represent Kiva as a company spokesperson to the press, and at events as needed.
* Maintain a global database of media contacts.
* Maintain Salesforce database of press opportunities for progress tracking.
* Manage a team of media program volunteers.

Content responsibilities:
* Manage the content of the Kiva media library.
* Manage the Kiva Media Program to collect media for press use (still pictures, video, interviews with borrowers).
* Train selected Kiva Fellows on collecting media for use of Media Program.
* Coordinate and organize b-roll video.
* Update and maintain the content on the Kiva website Press Center.
* Collect lender and borrower stories for use by press.

You are...
* Very creative and yet disciplined.
* Very self-motivated and entrepreneurial. You need to be a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and defining your own direction.
* Eloquent and articulate, and capable of doing live interviews with tough questions.
* Extremely passionate about your work.
* Very patient with others.
* Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit and collaborative team. You get along well with others and genuinely want to help and support others.
* Looking for a chance to promote a product that could make an impact in the world.
* Passionate about learning and are constantly evolving your PR instincts with new information.
* Able to work successfully on multiple projects.
* A good manager, with a strong history of managing others. (You will eventually hire and manage a PR Manager or Coordinator.).

Requirements:
* You have nailed the basics: you're an amazing writer, are great at product messaging and positioning, understand brand building, and are passionate about sharing Kiva's mission.
* You are a communications professional with a bachelor's degree.
* You have 5 years experience in media relations or public relations, and an understanding of microfinance (and an interest in learning much, much more).
* You have excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills.

Compensation...
* Base salary with bonus potential for 2010, plus a comprehensive benefits package
* Tons of "psychic income" for doing good in the world - priceless!
* Please understand - Although Kiva is run like a SV tech startup, we are a non-profit organization / there's no equity or stock options / while our salaries are in line with small non-profit companies, we cannot compete with for-profit salaries.

How To Apply:
* Captain Recruiter will be the first point of contact.
* All applications receive a response.
* To apply, click here.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Eco-Friendly Clothing Co Seeks Assistance

Eco-Friendly Textile Company seeks part-time assistant. Job may grow into full time position for the right person.

This job is basically to help the head of the company clear her agenda as much as possible in order to pursue bigger opportunities and grow the business. Tasks may include keeping track of customers’ needs, creating invoicing, and filing, setting up or editing websites.

1. This person should be proficient in the following types of software: Photoshop, MS Word, Excel.
2. Independent worker who prides themselves on their problem-solving skills…but also knows when to ask for more information.
3. Must have basic hand sewing and machine-sewing skills. This will not be your primary task but every once in a while; you might have to pitch in to finish some samples on deadline.
4. Have organizational skills.
5. Have their own transport – to travel to our Dogpatch office and to run errands around town.
6. Some interest in social entrepreneurship, weaving, eco-friendly fashion or all of the above.

DO NOT SEND A RESUME ATTACHMENT. Write a letter explaining your interest in our company Indigo Handloom (www.indigohandloom.com). If you are called for an interview, please bring a copy of your resume and your references with you.

Email letter to job-pzsjb-2011651205@craigslist.org

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Aquent Marketing Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Marketing Specialist will work with our Client's marketplace team. Key responsibilities include designing and preparing reports to communicate business performance to marketplace developers. Additional responsibilities include assisting with ad-hoc requests for reporting and deep dives into performance and partner communications. The position requires someone who is analytical, organized and detail-oriented with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3-5 years work related experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Must have the ability to work under constant deadline pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Marketing experience with high technology products preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a 3 month, full-time, W-2 contract position located in Palo Alto
• This position is not eligible for telecommute or offsite work
• This position comes with full benefits including a low premium, zero-deductible health care plan, 401(k) plan, dental, vision, and bonus paid time

TO APPLY
Please apply for this job by emailing Erin at estpierre@aquent.com

A Q U E N T is a firm that offers content design and development, marketing, and creative services solutions. For more than 20 years, we have helped provide outsourcing and staffing solutions to clients such as Microsoft, HP, and Starbucks. We're a minority-owned business, committed to maintaining professional quality with a personal touch.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Visual Merchandiser for Love Culture

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Store Merchandiser

Love Culture, a fashion retailer offering trendy fashion for young women at affordable prices, is currently seeking a Store Merchandiser for our location in:

1. [Vintage Fair Mall] Modesto, CA

With our dynamic people, high growth business initiatives, brand new brands, it is truly a great time to be with out company.

Job Description

Coordinate in receiving and placement of garments on selling floor
Create visual concepts for floor sets
Ensures that all merchandise is on the sales floors
Styling of all mannequins and bust forms
Fixture placement strategies
Planning and executing window updates and changes
Training and development of in-store Management and staff on visual directions
Participate in Grand Openings.
REQUIREMENTS:

2-5 years of Retail Experience (fashion)
1-5 years of Merchandising experience with Mannequins styling exposure
Past experience with Corporate floor sets preferred (not required)
Must be self manage and organize
We offer good salaries and full benefit package. You'll also receive and employee discount. EOE.

• Location: MODESTO, CA
• Compensation: NEGOTIABLE

Email job-xccjb-1989038072@craigslist.org to apply

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Fashion Consultants for Designer Jeans Co.

Vault Denim is a new and exciting company that is looking for Fashion Consultants who love jeans, love saving money, and love working with people. Vault Denim Fahion Consultants earn income by selling designer jeans at in home parties - NO seconds and NO knock-offs. Guests save up to 50% or more, hostesses can earn free jeans and consultants can make lots of money. No need to purchase any inventory - we supply it. Easy and fun job with immediate openings.
This is a great opportunity to earn extra income. There is no sales quota to meet. You decide when and how much you want to work.
Please contact me for more information about this great new career.

• Location: Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln
• Compensation: 18 to 24% plus additional bonuses
• Telecommuting is ok.
• This is a part-time job.

Email job-d9tgb-2001624298@craigslist.org to apply

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Optitex Textile Design Software Company

OptiTex is a customer-oriented textile design software company - tuned to the market and attentive to customers` needs. We greatly value our customers and OptiTex employees have come to follow this long-standing tradition.

If you are looking for a warm and friendly work environment that offers diversity and a challenge, OptiTex is the place for you. Work on the cutting edge of technology and enjoy professional and personal satisfaction and success.

OptiTex is looking for creative, ambitious and dedicated individuals. We offer the opportunity for personal and professional growth, with a competitive salary and benefits program.

Send resumes to:
Human Resources Department
OptiTex Ltd.
Fax: +972-3-9042710
Email: optitex.jobs@optitex.com

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Lord & Taylor Assistant Buyer Position Ny, Ny

Job Details

Assistant Buyer/Planner - 765

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Job Title

Assistant Buyer/Planner

Category

Merchant

Location

Corporate - NY New York, NY 10018, US

Open Date

9/21/2010

Division

Assistant Buyers

Job Type

Corporate

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Each Assistant Buyer/Planner is matched with a Buyer or Planner of a specific merchandise category to gain first-hand knowledge of how to run a business and manage company assets worth up to $50 million annually.

Assistants are responsible for managing a profitable business in a fast paced, deadline driven, detail oriented environment with the objective of increasing sales and earnings for the company. Â

Responsibilities include:

Sales Management, Market Analysis, Financial Management, Inventory Management, Merchandise Distribution, Advertising & Marketing and Vendor Negotiations.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• B.S./B.A from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong interest and ability in financial analysis required.
• 1-2 years Assistant Buyer or Assistant Planner experience.
• Leadership and work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

If you are a person that likes to think out of the box, work in a fast paced environment and learn the business from the ground up then we would like to talk to you.

See website to apply

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Levi Strauss and Company Buyer/Merchant Position

Buyer/Merchant-1000666

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide expertise in consumer, customer and competitor intelligence. The position briefs market-specific requirements, selects the local line from the regional/global line and develops local assortments from the regional/global line.

• Looks back at sales performance and market data and creates actionable insights that inform the brief
• Interprets and applies consumer, customer and competitor intelligence in the brief creation
• Understands local market to provide targeted consulting and to obtain additional competitive and consumer intelligence in order to better understand & react to the local marketplace
• Creates the category brief with market-specific requirements
• Provides competitive analysis, performance data, marketplace trends and seasonal requirements to inform the regional/global line architecture
• Creates seasonal brief to include product assortment, suggested pricing strategies, product line volume & profit guidance, margin targets, growth opportunities, and transition plans
• Influences global/regional Hub Merchant on market needs based on briefs
• Builds local assortment off the regional/global lines that meet consumer and customer needs to drive profitability
• Evaluates what is working effectively or not and adapts with the necessary changes
• Fosters intra-regional learning and innovation
• Drives brand equity through the identification of consumer/channel relevant product
• Owns and manages P&L
• Works with sales, demand planning and customer(s) to help insure regional financial targets are achieved
• Works with accounts to understand productivity of product and ongoing needs
• Monitors demand planning metrics
• Consults with affiliates as necessary to resolve potential order and delivery issues
• Monitors sell-in and sell-thru and provides timely updates and analyses
• Manages inventory, open to buy and forecasting responsibilities
• Leads and develops buyer merchant team
• Ensures high level of employee engagement and achievement through fostering a winning culture
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to execute the brand vision with customer/accounts on-floor

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (7+ years combined college education and work experience may be substituted for a degree)
• Minimum 5 years direct merchandising experience working at an apparel manufacturer or marketer
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word & Excel)

Additional Qualifications

• Experience analyzing, interpreting and applying selling/consumer data to product brief
• Track record of building profitable assortment plans
• Skill at cross-functional influence to drive profitability
• Ability to communicate effectively through market brief
• Experience working with accounts or retail stores to deliver profitable and relevant assortment

Job

Merchandising

Primary Location

California-San Francisco

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

See site to submit application

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Lands' End Internet Merchandising Coordinator

Job Title	Internet Merchandising Coordinator
Job Description	Lands’ End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home – sold by catalog, online, and at nearly 300 Lands’ End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, we’ve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands’ End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies. As the Internet Merchandising Coordinator, you would be responsible to proactively drive online business. Specifically, you would be assisting the smooth execution of Lands’ End merchandising and marketing strategies from the moment a customer visits Landsend.com, and throughout his/her entire shopping experience. To be successful, you must be able to develop effective business relationships with product teams and divisional leadership, and lead broad initiatives in cross-functional teams. Additionally, you should possess the skill to complete effective competitive and user analysis.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements	To be successful in this role you must be someone who thrives in an ever-changing environment and leads by example. Successful candidates should also have the following knowledge, skills & abilities: • Experience in on-line navigation, web merchandising, and business analysis. • The ability to think creatively • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage differing points of view and determine an appropriate solution • Proficiency in using content management software for sophisticated merchandising placements • 1-2 years experience with Omniture (or Coremetrics) as a merchandising & marketing analytics tool. Demonstrated ability to transform key learnings into profitable results. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), as well as an understanding of database functionality (Access, Filemaker, etc) • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Strong organizational and time management skills • 4-year College degree preferred • 2-3 years Web Industry experience in a retail environment preferred Specific tasks roles & responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Management of: • Style Maintenance (PADs) assignment, coordination and updates as needed to support product categorization • Product/category/site wide promotion support • Email & site content QA (i.e. typos, bad links) • Assigned product categories for Landsend.com, Landsend.com/Overstocks and LandsEndCanvas.com • Internal search dictionary and analysis across all brands • eCatalog publishing and QA to core website • Product/category/site wide promotion support • In conjunction with Website Manager, a primary contact with assigned USC Direct merchant team to ensure that merchandising strategies are “brought to life” on landsend.com in a timely and accurate fashion. To apply, click on post title Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Merchandise Assistant

Merchandise Assistant - Jones New York(

Job Number:

10000JS)

Description

Jones Apparel Group is currently looking for a Merchandise Assistant under Jones New York. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Update and Maintain Seasonal Line Lists - Pricing, Style #'s, Adding/Removing new styles.
• Sit in on Line Reviews and work with sales to identify key styles and fabrications to be set up in SAP.
• Follow up with technical department to ensure trim sheets are created and specs given for all size ranges.
• Set up all styles, colors and dimensions for goods that will be produced - includes creating UPC's and master packs.
• Issue purchase requisitions for all accounts and follow up with weekly charts that detail percentages placed vs. quantities issued.
• Update and Maintain Special Accounts Requirement chart in order to produce goods overseas that adhere to any and all VAS issues - special hangers, folding requirements, labeling packages, retail costs, etc therefore reducing any potential chargebacks from the customer.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must work well independently
• Strong follow-through skills
• Must be a team player
• Computer literate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be analytical
• Strong organizational skills / detail-oriented
• MS Excel, MS Word,
• SAP (preferred but not required)

To apply, click on post title

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Jockey Email Marketing Analyst

Requisition Number	C10-0075
Post Date	8/13/2010
Title	Email Marketing Analyst
City	Kenosha
State	WI
Description	We are currently seeking a strategically minded Email Marketing Analyst to join our thriving Ecommerce & Interactive team. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of Interactive Marketing campaigns using the Unica Affinium Campaign tool and Jockey internal databases and infrastructure, as well as for compiling summary and performance reports to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts and performing analysis to improve future efforts. Additional responsibilities include developing Jockey.com discounts and promotions using the commerce server discount manager system. In this role, you will: Email marketing, deliverability, and campaign execution. Develop and establish campaign management metrics, KPI’s, and document industry best practices. Competitive assessment of email marketing. Assist in coordinating marketing calendar with participating business units. Assist in developing creative new customer acquisition strategies and reactivation strategies. Analyze and interpret campaign performance; including building the response data into the consumer data mart, tracking matchback and incremental lift sales. Design tests & perform analyses to assess the effectiveness of email campaigns. Create discounts for Jockey.com using the commerce server discount manager system.
Requirements	Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or the equivalent degree. Minimum of 1 year marketing experience gained through internship or work experience. Online marketing experience a plus. Strong analytical thinker. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of internet marketing techniques gained through school or work experience. Must be highly organized and have a proven multi-tasking ability. Strong written and verbal communication presentation skills. Experience working with an Email Service Provider and Affinium/Unica tools a plus. To apply, click on post title Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Hot Topic Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer - Hot Topic

Job Code : 2398

Division : HT-Merchandising

Location : City Of Industry CA US 91748

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Associate Degree

Category : Merchandising

Job Description :

The Assistant Buyer will partner with key business partners in recognizing current trends and developing corresponding initiatives to create and fulfill these demands. Develop and maintain close relationships with vendors and stores.

• Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans.
• Participates in defining and outlining organizational strengths and weaknesses, and determining external opportunities and threats.
• Supports in the selection and purchase of product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data.
• Assists in developing market analyses to define and assess current trends.
• Creates and manages Purchase Orders (POs) and worksheets.
• Helps developing product for Apparel including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control.
• Maintains assortment plans and continually assess market to identify and react to trends.
• Corresponds with vendors; provides excellent service and attention.
• Facilitates strong working relationship between corresponding merchandising teams and the field organization.
• Maintains close relationships with Stores, Vendors, Distribution Center and Planning and Allocation team.
• Regularly attends concerts and fashion events to remain keen on current trends – fashion, music, culture, and other innovations regarding music/fashion.

Job Requirements :

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year progressive experience as an Assistant Buyer or Associate Buyer.
• Knowledge on the contemporary junior market.
• Strong analytical skills and quantitative abilities.
• Solid working knowledge of MS Offices.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Inquisitiveness and open mind regarding teen music and fashion trends.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

To apply click on post title

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Haggar Clothing Company Product Development Associate

Product Development Associate

Description:	PRIMARY ROLE: Works with Designer to implement all specifications of product and assemble into a complete WEB product package to pass to Suppliers. Work with mills to research new fabrics, finishes and applications for product innovation ideas applicable to Haggar product. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with Designer to develop product ideas into marketable wearing apparel for the Haggar brand customer. Focused attentions on Bill of Materials, new item set up, cost varification, and promotion of new styles / Works with Mills and Suppliers to research and develop new fabrics, finishes and applications for Haggar product and bring ideas to the Design and Merchandising area to consider / Develop PDF packages on WEB with product and trims specifications to pass to suppliers directed by Production & Sourcing on the supply matrix. Coordinate with the Textile Design Department the attachment of the CAD to the respective PDF file / Implement and Monitor the product thru the development stages until final approvals are done on color lab dips, fabric qualities, trims and counter samples. Communicate product development details to suppliers. Review submits and advise comments on approvals of each to suppliers within 48 hours of receipt. Coordinate the fit and make approval with the Technical Designer. Pass approved garments to Production & Sourcing for record so they can order appropriate season sales samples / Coordinates product development within the department and within the Mens division to ensure product design is consistant and meeting the needs of retailers/end consumer by complying to the the Merchandise Season Line Plan / Receive and send design packages to suppliers during the development stages of the line / Monitor testing results through lab on development product and help to establish standards on new performance items developed for the Haggar brand
Qualifications:	· Bachelor's Degree · Excellent Computer Skills, Microsoft Office including Excel, WEB PDM · Experience in product development in apparel in related field. · Garment construction knowledge
Location:	Corporate Office Dallas, TX
Application Process:	click on post title to apply
Policy Statement:	Haggar offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a smoke-free work environment. Responses to interviewed candidates only. Posted by Stephanie Coronado

DSW Inc. Associate Planner/Planning Analyst

Associate Planner/Planning Analyst

Job Code : 896

Division : DSW Inc.

Location : Columbus OH US 43219

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Merchandising Planning/Allocation

Job Description :

Planning Analyst/Associate Planner

The Planning Analyst supports the Merchandise Planner in the development of pre-season plans, in-season plans. Analyzes business performance and recommend financial strategy to support key item planning. Reports to Director Planning. No direct reports. Must possess the ability to:

· Participate in Pre-season Planning, Hindsight, and Monthly Merchandise Plan Review, and all related prep discussions

· Prepare and participate in Monday Business review

· Support merchandise planner with markdown management system and entire markdown process.

o Coordinate with cross function partners on product review and unit letter entry

· Support merchandise planner with purchase order approvals

· Vendor/Attribute Planning - analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support vendor/attribute planning.

o Initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin, monthly re-forecasting, and purchase recommendations.

o Deliver insight, recommendations

· Item Planning - analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support item planning.

o Initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin, monthly re-forecasting, and purchase order recommendations.

o Item plans would be developed and managed with input of merchandise planner, within subclass financials, and with feedback from buying team to ensure plans aligned with merchant strategy. Including merchant direction on lifecycle of item (entrance/exit), presentation, sales/inventory forecasting.

o Develop and manage reporting to support recommendations in item plans. This may include both color and size recommendations in addition to style level.

o Support both the Store Planning and Allocation functions, thru articulate communication and coordination of item plan strategies.

Advanced Functions - Support both merchandise planner and buying team to ensure delivery of team financial goals including

· Initial plan development and reforecasting sub-class plans with guidance from a merchandise planner

o Develop sales, inventory, markdown and receipt plans either weekly or monthly at the class and sub class level based on inputs from the buyer/GMM regarding trend and assortment.

o Present at plans Merchandise Plan Review

· Ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities, and risk management.

· Provide insight on business through cross functional communication and presentations

· Analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support specific merchandise category. This includes hindsighting, initial plan development, monthly re-forecasting, MD management, and supporting buying group in assortment line review process with guidance from a merchandise planner.

Job Requirements :

Qualifications:

• Strong statistical/analytical skills, including data retrieval, organization, presentation and summary
• Strong PC skills with a focus on Excel, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and Arthur Allocation preferred
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with emphasis on delivery of retail financial concepts
• BA or BS in a business related field or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 3-5 years experience in related fields: financial analysis, planning, allocation, buying
• Experience in retail planning is preferred. Experience working with Arthur systems is preferred

To apply click on post title

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Consumer Testing Laboratories Textile Specialist

Title: Apparel / Fabrics: Textile Specialist	Job Code: 10222	Last Updated: 7/7/2010
Location: Bentonville, AR	Department: Softlines
Description: Perform fabric, garment and home textiles testing and evaluation, determine whether a sample passes testing based on predetermined criteria and write technical reports.
Qualifications: Background in Textiles which could include Bachelor's degree or time worked in the industry of textile production, garment design and manufacture or professional sewing. Intermediate level Excel experience required. Knowledge of Retail Link is a plus, but not required. Must be able to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment. Must pass measuring test and score 80 or less on a hue test.
Status: Open		EMAIL YOUR RESUME NOW Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Charlotte Russe Planning and Allocation Merchandise Planner

Planning and Allocation
Merchandise Planner
San Francisco, CA

Description:

General Summary:

The Merchandise Planner creates and manages sales and inventory plans at the department/class/style level for one or more departments. These sales and inventory plans support the Merchandising strategies, ensuring opportunity is maximized and financial plans are achieved.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the financial success of one or more departments by managing sales, gross margin, GMROI and inventory turn goals to meet or exceed financial objectives
• Develop and build department & class level plans that support division strategy
• Develop and build pre-season style/color plans
• Develop and communicate comprehensive department financial and product strategies.
• Responsible for open-to-buy activities at department/class level
• Forecast in-season sales and inventory and develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Strategize, recommend and execute in-season pricing strategies to maximize sales and margin opportunity.
• Develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for Basics, if necessary for department.
• Drive sales and margin performance thru effective promotional activity
• Perform pre-season, in-season and post-season analysis to identify opportunities for future seasons.
• Proactively identify business opportunities and communicate appropriately.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively negotiate with cross functional business partners
• Anticipate risks and develop plans and processes to reduce exposure
• Ability to evaluate business trends and draw actionable conclusions to maximize opportunity
• Set priorities and clear objectives to ensure that the team goals and objectives are meet and/or exceeded
• Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Ability to identify and communicate the opportunity to improve process
• Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and members of the leadership team.
• Demonstrated capability with MS Excel. And have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to track performance and measure results
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in retail math

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of retail planning or inventory management experience preferred
• Specialty retail experience preferred

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Gap Inc. Retail Management Program

Inventory Management Analyst Inventory Management Analysts develop, execute and communicate merchandise financial plans and sales and inventory strategies from investment through allocation. • Manage the financial success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals. • Develop and execute merchandise sales and inventory plans and allocation strategies that support division strategy. • Reconcile product style-level plans with top-down departmental plan. • Optimize inventory receipts to maximize initial release and replenishment strategies. • Analyze actual sales and inventory performance in order to recommend and execute in season-pricing and allocation opportunities to exceed financial goals. • Partner with cross-functional teams in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management.

Assistant Merchandiser Assistant Merchandisers help to develop and execute a customer-driven market and product strategy. • Utilize expert knowledge of customer base gained by participating in local store visits and by obtaining customer and store associate feedback to influence product strategy. • Complete competitive analysis and evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, and business opportunities. • Provide input into the merchandising assortment during product review meeting. • Partner with cross-functional teams in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management.

Assistant Production Manager As members of the Global Production Team, Assistant Production Managers are responsible for the execution and communication of a departmental global production strategy. • Manage product placement by creating and distributing garment costing packages and confirming placement plan with sourcing channels. • Develop seasonal costing plan with input from sourcing channels. • Manage the production process by tracking production details. • Lead cross-functional update meetings to communicate production status. • Partner with cross-functional teams in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management.

Requirements • Passionate and motivated about working for a global brand and in the retail/fashion industry • Global, innovative thinker and learning agile with an open and inquisitive mind and an understanding of customers and brands • Demonstrated leadership qualities such as a strong point of view, willingness to take calculated risks and interpersonal savvy • An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic with a desire to work in a fast paced environment • Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities as well as financial acumen • Persuasive presentation, communication and negotiation skills • Effective collaboration with peers and teams • Organization of multiple projects with effective prioritization and flexibility and an ability to execute with a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications • A 4-year degree or equivalent Gap Inc. work experience is required. • For students, all majors are welcome to apply. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required. • For full-time internal applicants, a manager reference form is required to be uploaded with the application. Part-time and seasonal employees do not need a Manager Reference Form. • Additionally all Gap Inc. full-time employees must have been in their positions for one year with an On Target rating or above.

How to Apply We are currently accepting applications for the 2011 RMP program until October 10, 2010. Please click here and search using the keyword Retail Management Program (RMP) to submit your application. Posted by Stephanie Coronado