Merchandiser - Direct Immediate Recruitment

Full Job Description

THE PURPOSE: Execute, plan and manage the product assortment and business strategy for the Women’s department in alignment with the company’s goals.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for)

· Drive seasonal go-to-market process from line plan creation to sales.

· Build the right brand/product assortment that will drive and exceed sales and gross margin goals.

· Implement new product strategies and key items to drive women’s sales.

· Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure all product strategies are carried out, executed against, and key financial targets are being achieved.

· Understand the market drivers and brand positioning in order to successfully react to the business.

· Be on top of trends and opportunities in order to chase into the various needs of the business.

· Create assortment plans that clearly outline product, cost, and retail need to support the global women’s business and achieve the quarterly sales budget.

· Articulate results and strategy at weekly business meetings, seasonal milestones, and investment meetings.

· Work closely with planning to manage inventory in accordance with OTB.

· Oversee receipt reconciliation and monthly markdowns.

YOU ARE

A motivated and confident individual that readily takes on responsibility.
Able to identify challenges and opportunities, provide solutions, and see things through to the end.
A consummate collaborator who knows how to influence and achieve win-win results.
A clear and direct communicator, while being respectful and positive.
A business hawk who is able to focus on both brand and the finances at the same time.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

6+ years of experience in a merchandising role
Retail math knowledge
Advanced Excel knowledge
Strong organizational / project management/time management skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability
2+ years managing a small team

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE