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Assistant Merchant

United States, New Albany, Columbus · Job Posted January 21, 2026
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Assists the Buyer end-to-end buying process, including product selection, purchasing, and inventory management. This position requires a detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors. With historical analysis, competitive intelligence, and assortment planning and general organization of the product.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists the Buyer end-to-end buying process, including product selection, purchasing, and inventory management
  • Collects industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information
  • Ensures all samples are ordered for marketing purposes post product milestone meetings
  • Ensures that all purchasing deadlines are met and communicated to appropriate cross-functional partners
  • In season, supports Buyer in reacting to current business trends
  • Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design
  • Patterns competitors and fashion leaders
  • Partners with Visual on floor set placement of product
  • Partners with Store Ops to develop appropriate educational and event tools for stores
  • Responsible for hind-sighting product performance

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer
  • Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred along with industry related internship
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook
  • Microstrategy preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills, prioritizing, communication skills, and time management
  • Ability to multitask and pivot based on priorities

What we offer

  • Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
  • Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility
  • A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Time off – paid time off & holidays
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