Why J.McLaughlin?

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: authentic, unpretentious, and inspirational. Our men’s philosophy is rooted in the ethos of the American prep shop – an emporium of traditional clothing focused on providing exceptional retail experiences both in person and online. We care deeply about quality, craftsmanship and creativity - sourcing developing, and selling proprietary products from the world over. We are committed to growing the men’s representation within the business to be a competitive destination in the landscape of American heritage brands.

Overview

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York. J.McLaughlin has a reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.

The Associate Merchandiser is responsible for supporting and assisting in the creation, implementation and execution of seasonal product strategies for Menswear that meet the financial goals of the category. This role requires organizational and analytical skills, a passion for Menswear and an eye for relevant trends. This role reports to the Vice President of Menswear and collaborates cross-functionally with the product, marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, planning and allocation teams.

About the role

Essential Functions:

• Analyze sales data, competitive landscape, identify trends and stay on top of newness in market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth.
• Collaborate and work cross functionally to execute seasonal assortments from concept to customer that account for regional needs and customer demand.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to create category line plans, product strategies, sales plans and monthly receipts taking into consideration historical performance and current market trends.\
• Communicate regularly with store teams to gather information on product performance and feedback.
• Partner with the menswear Brand Manager and marketing team to ensure alignment with product direction.
• Partner with the retail team leads and ecommerce teams to ensure merchandising investments are presented appropriately.
• Execute allocation strategy to stores based on sales performance and inventory levels including ownership of data entry and maintenance in Aptos. Ensure data integrity every step of the way and manage all systems related communication.
• Attend fittings and partner with the product team on sizing and fit strategies.
• Participate in development milestone meeting preparation: Creative Overview, Sketch Review, Proto Review, Line Review and Assortment Planning.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Related projects and duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Skills & Requirements:

• Relevant college degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience
• A passion for menswear
• Strong analytical skills
• Expert-level Excel skills
• Organized & resourceful “doer” with an ability to problem solve, balance multiple processes, and work cross functionally
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Stellar attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
• Flexible/adaptable to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.