Merchandise Assistant, Baby

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we're family.

About the Role

What You'll Do

• Work effectively as a member of the cross functional team by communicating clearly and focusing on team objectives
• Manage and track samples
• Keep samples organized and up to date for use in merchant presentations, visual set-ups, and seasonal marketing
• Create, enter & perform in-season updates to product information in multiple data bases
• Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and increase efficiency
• Perform general administrative duties for merchandising team as needed
• Maintain reports and tools, as needed by merchandising team
• Complete seasonal projects for merchandising team (ex: trend and competitor research)
• Assist in the development of the product assortment, key item positioning, and ensuring that the collection is compelling, commercially viable and supports overall business objectives
• Attend cross functional meetings and class reviews to stay abreast of any changes in assortment and strategies

Who You Are

• Advanced computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications - Excel, Word & Outlook
• Strong organizational and planning skills to ensure timely and accurate execution of responsibilities
• Impeccable attention to details regarding system applications.
• Demonstrate strong ability to be financially responsible and understand financial implications of mistakes
• Strong ability to identify and execute priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication and relationship/team skills
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with the ability to shift gears at a moment's notice
• Highly adept at learning systems such as FileMaker, InDesign and Venus
• Excellent verbal and written communication and follow-through skills
• Retail experience preferred

Benefits at Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

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