Description
Role Overview
An experienced Retail Merchandiser with 3+ years of merchandising experience, with confidence in data analysis, quick follow-through, and extreme attention to detail. This person must be highly knowledgeable in Excel and fashion merchandising. This role will manage our mens & womens designer brands (non-CDG).
Key Responsibilities
- Own Designer product lifecycle post-buy process; inclusive of driving strategies and movement with the goal of 60% full-price ST
- Drive inventory initiatives based on budget and sales trends, i.e., allocations, transfers, RTVs, replenishment, chase/swaps, etc.
- Create a seasonal hindsight deck to guide the Designer Buying team through opportunities during Market, focusing on the “big picture.”
- Provide direction to the Visual Merchandising team regarding product assortment and visibility
- In partnership with Logistics, regularly check stock and ensure it remains accurate across respective areas
- Partner closely with E-Commerce, Press, and Marketing teams to drive digital growth and in-store event programming
- Create longstanding relationships with brands; ensure deliveries are executed within the agreed-upon timeframe
- Communicate shipments and launches to all cross-functional partners
- Liaise with global DSM offices for special orders and product transfers as needed
- Generation of regular reports to analyze sell-through and performance of brands and suggest actions.
- Manage and develop the Associate Merchandiser
Key Requirements & Skills
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Merchandiser role; either Designer or Jewelry a must
- Multi-brand experience is a must
- Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Must be advanced in creating Excel reports from raw data
- Excellent understanding of the entire buying and merchandising process
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; both internally and externally
- Monitor the performance of measurable targets on a weekly basis.
- Planning and execution of product launches
Core Competencies
- A highly motivated individual able to manage their assigned businesses and converse internally and externally
- A self-starter able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
- Decisive, structured, and organized, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Will strategize to drive the business forward.
