Manager, Global Merchandising, Coachtopia

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The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in merchandising to...

 

Product and Business Strategy

• Develop seasonal product strategies that support key global business needs and align with brand strategy
• Partner and effectively build relationships with Global Merchandise Planning (GMP) and Business Unit Merchants to effectively drive business
• Own pricing of product using deep understanding of competitive landscape and customer knowledge
• Own all ECV and system set up
• Communicate assortment updates clearly and effectively to cross functional partners
• Partner with design & PD to communicate costing needs and maintain dept. margin
• Manage daily Merchandising responsibilities, including: building, editing and maintaining line plans; product lifestyle management process; maintaining time and action calendar to anticipate department needs for seasonal milestones and ensure timely execution of key deliverables
• Manage artist collaboration process from end to end 
• Partner with marketing teams to facilitate Gen Z focus groups and surveys as well as creating recaps to download cross functional teams

 

 

Assortment Planning

• Build and develop balanced assortment to meet brand & financial objectives
• Partner with Global Merchandise Planning (GMP) to set financial targets each season
• Analyze current business to identify opportunity and risks in future assortments
• Manage presentation documents & tools each season to communicate assortment strategy & updates 
• Influence line planning and category assortment by analyzing product performance, floorset feedback, consumer trends, and competitive landscape with an understanding of business unit needs by market

 

 

Market Analysis & Reporting

• Research competition (stores, catalogues, web) in order to understand the global markets and make recommendations to drive business growth.
• Analyze data and information in an accurate and timely manner and utilize sales analysis when decision making
• Present sales analysis to merchandising leadership and cross-functional teams, highlighting key takeaways and future actions plans

 

Organization and Team

• Create individual development plan consistent with team goals
• Establish relationships with key business unit partners, globally
• Create partnerships with key Global merchandising peers

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

• 5+ years of experience in a Merchandising or Buying capacity in a related business or brand.
• Excellent product sensibility
• Strong interest in sustainability and circularity
• Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business
• Strong analytical, presentation and problem solving skills
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of what is needed to drive a business