Merchandise Manager - Accessories and Footwear

OVERVIEW

In this role you will lead the product creation efforts for the Accessories/Footwear/Non-Apparel Division from line planning to commercialization of styles. Your understanding of the global market, the consumer, and marketplace capacity, including digital placement, will be required at a high level of proficiency in tools, process and mindset. You will work closely with the following teams: Design, Merchandising, Buying, Planning and Product Development teams as you create industry leading products across Women’s and Men’s. Your product management excellence will push projects forward while honoring Designs vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Seasonal Line plans across multiple categories
• Key communicator to cross-functional partners on product knowledge, intent and assortment
• Participate in season reviews, assortment building and present the Global Non Apparel Merchandising assortment to cross function teams
• Responsible for cross-functional teams working together to deliver product on time for launch
• Participate in business planning, targeting, and seasonal financial planning to ensure the product line will satisfy or exceed financial goals.
• This role will manage price ladders, life cycle, style attributes, as well as Margin tracking
• Represent the Merchandising team at key product creation meetings
• Manage short, mid and long-term projects while providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Remain current with competitor product offerings, the global marketplace and consumer trends.
• Work in close partnership with Senior Director of Merchandising, Senior Design Director, Product Development, Logistics and Director of Visual Merchandising.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in Accessories/Footwear/Non-apparel Merchandising
• Proven business leader with a focus on driving product management, merchandising and financial results
• Experience in building a line plan from concept through sell-in is a must.
• Possesses a clear understanding of a Design led brand
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial metrics and profitability analysis.
• You have a strong instinct and passion for product, blending art and science with a consumer first approach
• Excellent collaboration skills, including a proven ability to communicate with various levels of management and employees within the organization.
• Strong Communication skills: You must be comfortable presenting in front of large groups as well as presenting to Senior Leadership
• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of non-apparel product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing.
• Superior project planning with an ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to manage urgency, multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in merchandising software and tools such as PLM, excel, adobe, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and organizational skills