• Maintains detailed assortment plan for assigned lines and practices exception based management, identifying issues and recommending solutions to the buyer. • Assists Buyer in the execution of all related merchandising activities including creating and placing merchandise orders, monitoring and tracking on order details, and communicates any order revisions to suppliers. Review sales performance and makes recommendations to adjust plans. • Act as a reference for entire Merchandise Action Team relative to marketing, pricing, signing, and store environment. • Assists Buyers and other stakeholders in developing assortments, meeting timing needs with regards to sample procurement, the estimating process, and merchandising delivery