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Associate Merchant

TalentRemedy

  • Kansas City, Kansas
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    SKURationalization – reduction of thelong tail SKU’s that arenot generating enough GM - or hitting MOQ’s – will be responsible for creating new SKUs that hitthe GM’s and MOQ’s - Presents and communicates the seasonal product lines or category to internalmanagement, stakeholders, as well as retailers. Develops model line summaries that enable the cross-functional team to fully understand consumer/customer needs and deliverables and associated tactical plans that provide direction to cross-functional partners on “how” to execute strategy.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Kansas
    Websitehttp://www.talentremedy.com

    Description

    Our worldwide brand leader client in the plush industry is hiring for an exciting Merchant - Associate position in their Kansas City office. They are looking for a detail-oriented merchandising professional with sharp critical thinking and collaboration skills. This role is hybrid being in the office M, W, TH and opportunity to work from home T and F unless there is an occasional business need. This is such an exciting organization to be a part of!

    Role and Responsibilities

    AssociateMerchantwillassistin theoverallbusinessperformanceofdefinedcategoryor seasonsanddevelopkey relationships withboth internaland externalstakeholders –willpartnerwith SeniorMerchant/Director ofmerchandising.Thisrolewillsupporttheexecution ofproductlinebusinessplansandmeetcompany andseasonalfinancialgoals. TheAssociateMerchant willberesponsibleformeetingsales andmargin goals foraseason,calendaradherence, and overallownership ofassignedseasons. TheAssociateMerchantis someonewith a strongdesireto growand contributeknowledgeand skills in theindustry and whoenjoysteamcollaboration.Whilefocusingoninternalexecution,theAssociateMerchantmustbeknowledgeableand havegood awareness attheretailerand consumerlevel.They willpartnerwith SeniorMerchants to developaproductlinethatrepresents thebrand and is aligned withthemerchandisestrategyforeachdelivery.TheAssociateMerchantwillberesponsiblefortheirownseasonalcategory. They willdemonstratea highenergy level and be a self-starter and a team player.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Utilize the Merchant Process to ensure all cross-functional partners and leadership team are aligned to the seasonal model line being produced.
    • Work with internal and teams for product concepts, branding and create various product and seasonal line assortments that meet the overall business goals, product strategy and profitability
    • Facilitate seasonal meetings with the team to ensure key milestone deliverables are met
    • Support Senior Merchant/Merchant with out of season – urgent requests/opportunities from sales team – building presentations and other tasks as assigned
    • Understands the competitive marketplace product and trends – has a pulse on where the market is moving – outlines formats, colors, materials, and fabrics- compiles and communicates findings and opportunities
    • Directly involved in all aspects of product development from initial concept, sampling through sourcing, price negotiations and execution to meet TNA and deadlines
    • Develops model line summaries that enable the cross-functional team to fully understand consumer/customer needs and deliverables and associated tactical plans that provide direction to cross-functional partners on “how” to execute strategy
    • Accountable for the model line assortment, ensures BOM accuracy on all materials/specifications, and GM’s and growing the category/season
    • Presentationof formats & creative direction for product-to-product Core, Fashion, Trend – as well as SKU rankings – will partner with Assortment Planner to ensure balance amongst the line
    • Fabric optimization – ensures that core fabrics are used across not only the seasonal line, but also the entire brand portfolio –
    • SKURationalization – reduction of thelong tail SKU’s that arenot generating enough GM - or hitting MOQ’s – will be responsible for creating new SKUs that hitthe GM’s and MOQ’s - Presents and communicates the seasonal product lines or category to internalmanagement, stakeholders, as well as retailers.
    • Works and communicates on daily basis directly with overseas vendors through product development, pricing, sample approval and production process.
    • Drives strategic buy decisions and business performance of defined merchandise category with partnership with the Director of Merchandising
    • Manages in-season business by analyzing sales and improving margins
    • Works with internal planning, operations and logistics teams for PO issuing, production status, to order placement – ensures the Timing and Action (TNA) is being used between US and HK merchants
    • This role will require domestic and international travel Requirements:
    • Will require some nightly/morning calls with Hong Kong, China, and India


    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor's Degree required, Merchandising or Marketing focus
    • Minimum 2-4 years related Merchandising or Product Development experience
    • Understanding of key retail sales metrics and key merchandising requirements
    • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills
    • Detail and task oriented. Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
    • Experience and knowledge of product develop, overseas sourcing, manufacturing process, importing and costing
    • Must have strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with stakeholder both internally and externally, and to work effectively in a team approach
    • Must have the ability to multi-task on daily basis. Critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills are important for success.
    • Must be professional, organized, detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • They will demonstrate a high energy level and be a self-starter and a team player.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and particularly Excel


    Preferred Skills
     
    • NetSuite experience a positive
    • Analytical Proficiency
    • Demonstrated technical capacity

     

    ABILITY TO COMMUTE

    • This job is on-site in Kansas City, MO
    • Travel will be required up to 10%.May be international travel or domestic.



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