Posted: 06/07/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Merchandising / Buying Job Number: KC654831213

Job Description

VP of Merchandising Woman’s Business

Along with the Design Team the VP of Merchandising will proactively work on the creation of product assortments and investment strategy to maximize sales and profitability for the entire Woman’s which includes all categories within brands and Private Label with a focus on the Clubs business.

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with Design, will create a line architecture that both supports financial targets and delivers cohesive experience for the consumers.
Present seasonal kickoff strategies and ensure cross-functional alignment on market needs
Curate a recommend assortment for the Channel to successfully execute in market
Analyze category performance and drive category strategies to maximize growth
Build strong cross-functional relationships with Design and Sales to ensure strong product execution

· Product Strategy

Develop short and long term product assortment strategies for the Woman’s business channels that align with the Brands vision, financial plans and Customer/Market needs.
Mange OKR’s to ensure flawless execution of End-to-End process
Create the line architecture inclusive of SKU counts, SKU productivity, differentiation, and price tier through the implementation of ad hoc Briefs and Merchandising Plans
Drive strategy on high margin, high value proposition key items across category.
Execute tiering strategies to better brand experiences at the retailers.
Along with Design, deliver and curate compelling product assortments that are brand enhancing and customer focused
Guide sales team to ensure that they are booking as the set out strategy.
Ensure Merch Plans are based on financial KPI’s Prepare financial roll-ups for VP to ensure KPI’s are met and aligned to overall strategy and plan
Build a 360 approach into product investments (Showroom product presentation, marketing support etc.)
Participate in key external customer touch points to ensure clear understanding of strategy, performance and product opportunities
Partner with CMO to influence Design on key looks, volume drivers, big Ideas for the seasons
Actively participate in appropriate Business Reviews
Visit competition to stay abreast of market trends and apply learnings to current and future assortments

Building Networks/Influence:

Establish effective partnerships across the organization: Design, Sales, Planning, Marketing
Influence Brand Leadership to ensure market needs are met
Negotiate persuasively to create solutions that address the interests of others
Express differing viewpoints tactfully and sensitively. Acts as mentor and role model within the company

Requirements

Minimum 10 years merchandising, and financial planning experience required in the apparel industry
Decision making capability clearly driven by conceptualizing future opportunities & developing strategic product & business initiatives
High level of accuracy, detail oriented and strong organizational skills; ability to brig structure and discipline to the table throughout a highly organized approach
Superb presentation & communication skills; both written and verbal
Strong financial and analytic acumen; demonstrated ability to leverage data to inform strategy
Creative, assertive and solution-oriented
Customer, marketplace & product expert with experience in denim category
Develop strong relationships throughout the organization
Able to adapt to fast pace working environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint
Comprehensive understanding of Retail Math - business terminology, key retail metrics and calculations

Salary $175,000-$230,000

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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