Assistant Merchandiser, Womens

ESPRIT is embarking on an exciting new chapter with a bold creative direction celebrating the brand’s fresh, colorful, and optimistic vision of lifestyle, introducing to a new generation that belief that, “If it’s not inspiring, it’s not ESPRIT.”

 

As part of this new journey, ESPRIT is building a new creative hub in New York City, where this role will be based.  You would like to work in a company whose products are well-known and support such company in its success?

 

Then apply now as 

Assistant Merchandiser, Womens 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assistant Merchandiser Women’s RTW supports the Senior Merchandiser Women’s RTW on managing Merchandising and Product Development related activities.
2. Execute seasonal product assortment through product/business input, sales/margin accountability and pricing strategies to meet the financial target.
3. Identify product and category opportunities based on market trends and consumer insights, while always strive for global consistency (put brand first) and local relevancy.
4. Act as the cross-functional liaison to execute seasonal assortments from concept through commercialization against ESPRIT product & sourcing strategy.
5. Partner up with business partners (Design, Product Development, Marketing, Planning, DTC and Wholesale) to deliver profitable customer-focused quality product that continues to drive the business.
6. Adhere to Development and GTM calendar across all channels and departments to effectively prepare for key milestones.

 

DETAILS

 

• Act in dual role – supporting Global Merchandising, as well as NA Regional Merchandising
• Gather regional financials, competitor insights, and DTC (incl ECOM) & Wholesales market needs each season to develop the seasonal assortment plan (that offer both basics and fashion)
• Support the Senior Merchandiser Women’s RTW on the global product assortment brief to Design every season.
• In partnership with Global Design, identify potential gaps in the line plan, make recommendations for improving the assortment for the regions.
• Actively research the competition and trend insights, proposing pricing strategies and recommending marketing standpoints to keep ESPRIT ahead of its competitors
• Closely analyse SKU plan seasonally. Review historical and in-season performance identifying redundancies in the line, proposing required changes to positively impact business to meet or beat financial targets.
• Monitor weekly/monthly tracking of product performance with all KPIs and highlight important trend, according to the business performance and promotion cadence.
• Review protos/samples with Design and Product Development to ensure products meet ESPRIT quality requirements and target margin.
• Partner with regional product creation team (Hong Kong and Europe) to identify opportunities and avoid overlap.
• Coordinate with Merchandising Planning team on defining the rules for stock distribution.
• Work closely with Marketing and VM on programs to support product initiatives.
• Create Product Training materials for Retail Stores and Product Details for web business.
• Coordinate and support administration duties for the Merchandising team.
• Handle special and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Studies/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Merchandising or related experience is preferred
• Experience in Women’s apparel is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in fashion is a must.
• Analytical mind-set
• Excellent organisational skills and sense for setting right priorities to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate strong assertiveness and be resourceful and hands-on
• Strong communicator (written & verbal)
• Systems/technology-savvy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-moving environments
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds (USA, EU and ASIA)

IT Skills

• Must have strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookUps, etc.)
• Experience in PDM/PLM and SAP is a plus
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop a plus.

Others

• Willingness to travel overseas
• Ability to work with different time zones

Are you a good match for this Job ?
 

Please submit an online application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date. 

 

 

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